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Premolar Extractions for Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Children with Overjet

Recruiting
Conditions
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Malocclusion
Registration Number
NCT04946201
Lead Sponsor
Mohamed Bazina
Brief Summary

This research aims to provide pediatric patients with polysomnography (a sleep study) before and after orthodontic treatment to determine if the extraction of upper premolars for treating excessive overjet results in an increase of the AHI (Apnea Hypopnea Index) compared to similar patients treated without upper premolar extractions.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
RECRUITING
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
60
Inclusion Criteria
  • 10-15 years old
  • registered orthodontic patients
  • able to undergo routine orthodontic care and are registered to obtain an orthodontic appliance in the future.
  • do not have a high care need
  • no known hypercapnia or hypoventilation
  • no known allergies or nose blockages
  • diagnosed as Class II Division I (=6mm of overjet) and bilateral Class II half cusp or unilateral Class II full cusp.
Exclusion Criteria
  • known hypercapnia or hypoventilation
  • patients with hypertrophic tonsils and adenoids
  • patients with allergies or nose blockages that interfere with breathing
  • patients who are not registered as orthodontic patients at research sites deemed acceptable to undergo routine orthodontic care

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Risk of Obstructive Sleep Apnea30 months

Percentage of participants who develop obstructive sleep apnea following orthodontic treatment.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

University of Kentucky

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Lexington, Kentucky, United States

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