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Pre- and Postoperative Apnea-Hypopnea Index After Same-Day Discharge Bariatric Surgery

Recruiting
Conditions
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Bariatric Surgery Candidate
Same-day Discharge
Registration Number
NCT06452784
Lead Sponsor
Rijnstate Hospital
Brief Summary

A recent development is same-day discharge in bariatric surgery, this seems to be safe if proper discharge criteria are used. However, yet there is no guideline for these discharge criteria, including for patients with (potential) Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). To establish proper discharge criteria concerning OSA more information about (changes in) OSA during the first days after bariatric surgery is required.

The aim of this study is to assess postoperative Apnea-Hypopnea Index (AHI) changes during the first and third night after Same-Day Discharge bariatric surgery in patients with potentially untreated OSA.

Methods: Patients (n=60) will undergo a Home Sleep Apnea test , pre-operatively and during the first en third postoperative night after bariatric surgery to asses the AHI and sleep architecture.

Detailed Description

Rationale:

Bariatric surgery is a highly effective and sustainable treatment against obesity. Recently there has been a trend towards Same-Day Discharge (SDD) bariatric surgery. SDD bariatric surgery has proven to be safe, when proper discharge criteria are used. However, there is no consensus or guideline for discharge criteria for SDD bariatric surgery. In particular, discharge criteria for patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) diverge between hospitals. In some, but not all hospitals, having (untreated) OSA is a contra-indication for SDD bariatric surgery.

In Rijnstate hospital, bariatric patients are not routinely tested for OSA preoperatively, meaning that they potentially have undiagnosed OSA. Having potentially undiagnosed OSA, is not a contra-indication for SDD bariatric surgery in Rijnstate hospital. Hospitals could be hesitant for SDD bariatric surgery in patients with OSA, because it is known that the apnea hypopnea index (AHI) increases postoperatively. In a population without obesity, the highest postoperative AHI was found during the third postoperative night. During this third postoperative night, patients with a normal postoperative course will already sleep at home, both after inpatient and SDD bariatric surgery. This raises the question whether having (untreated) OSA should be a contra-indication for SDD bariatric surgery. However, it is unknown if the same postoperative changes in AHI and sleep architecture occur in patients undergoing bariatric surgery. Objective: The primary objective of this study is to assess postoperative Apnea-Hypopnea Index (AHI) changes during the first and third night after Same-Day Discharge bariatric surgery in patients with potentially untreated OSA. The secondary objective of this study is to compare postoperative AHI changes between patients with a pre-operative AHI of 0-14 or ≥15. The tertiary objective of this study is to describe and compare pre- and postoperative sleep architecture.

Study design:

This is a prospective observational study. AHI and sleep architecture will be assessed and compared before and after Same-Day discharge (SDD) bariatric surgery during the first and third postoperative night with Home Sleep Apnea Tests.

Study population: Patients scheduled for primary SDD bariatric surgery without treated OSA

Main study parameters/endpoints: Primary endpoint is AHI. Secondary and tertiary endpoints are 30 days complications rate, and parameters for sleep architecture and sleep related breathing.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
RECRUITING
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
60
Inclusion Criteria
  • Undergo primary bariatric surgery (Roux and y gastric bypass or sleeve gastrectomy)
  • Eligible for same-day discharge
  • In possession and able to use a smartphone
Exclusion Criteria
  • Revisional bariatric surgery (e.g. sleeve conversion, RYGB after gastric banding)
  • Not eligible for same-day discharge
  • Diagnosed OSA with treatment (CPAP, oral appliances)
  • Professional drivers
  • Use of alpha blockers
  • Unable to speak or read the Dutch language
  • Not in possession or not able to use a smartphone

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Apnea hypopnea index (AHI)Measurements will take place 7 days before and 1 and 3 days after surgery

The AHI will be measured by the Watchpat One and compared between the different timepoints.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Time in REM sleep (minutes)Measurements will take place 7 days before and 1 and 3 days after surgery

The time in REM sleep will be measured by the Watchpat One and compared between the different timepoints.

Oxygen Desaturation Index (ODI)Measurements will take place 7 days before and 1 and 3 days after surgery

The ODI will be measured by the Watchpat One and compared between the different timepoints.

The AHI during rapid eye movement (sleep)Measurements will take place 7 days before and 1 and 3 days after surgery

The AHI during REM sleep will be measured by the Watchpat One and compared between the different timepoints.

Percentage of time with a saturation <90%Measurements will take place 7 days before and 1 and 3 days after surgery

The percentage of time with a saturation \<90% will be measured by the Watchpat One and compared between the different timepoints.

Total sleep time (minutes)Measurements will take place 7 days before and 1 and 3 days after surgery

The total sleep time will be measured by the Watchpat One and compared between the different timepoints.

Percentage of total sleep in REM sleepMeasurements will take place 7 days before and 1 and 3 days after surgery

The percentage of REM sleep will be measured by the Watchpat One and compared between the different timepoints.

Respiratory disturbance index (RDI),Measurements will take place 7 days before and 1 and 3 days after surgery

The RDI will be measured by the Watchpat One and compared between the different timepoints.

Time of a saturation <90%Measurements will take place 7 days before and 1 and 3 days after surgery

Time of a saturation \<90% will be measured by the Watchpat One and compared between the different timepoints.

Mean saturation during desaturationsMeasurements will take place 7 days before and 1 and 3 days after surgery

Mean desaturation during desaturations will be measured by the Watchpat One and compared between the different timepoints.

Number of desaturations10 days

The number of desaturations will be measured by the Watchpat One and compared between the different timepoints.

Percentage of total sleep in deep sleepMeasurements will take place 7 days before and 1 and 3 days after surgery

The percentage of deep sleep will be measured by the Watchpat One and compared between the different timepoints.

The time in light sleep (minutes)Measurements will take place 7 days before and 1 and 3 days after surgery

The time in light sleep will be measured by the Watchpat One and compared between the different timepoints.

Mean saturationMeasurements will take place 7 days before and 1 and 3 days after surgery

Mean saturation will be measured by the Watchpat One and compared between the different timepoints.

The awake time (minutes)Measurements will take place 7 days before and 1 and 3 days after surgery

The awake time will be measured by the Watchpat One and compared between the different timepoints.

The time in deep sleep (minutes)Measurements will take place 7 days before and 1 and 3 days after surgery

The time in deep sleep will be measured by the Watchpat One and compared between the different timepoints.

Percentage of total sleep in light sleepMeasurements will take place 7 days before and 1 and 3 days after surgery

The percentage of light sleep will be measured by the Watchpat One and compared between the different timepoints.

Percentage of awake timeMeasurements will take place 7 days before and 1 and 3 days after surgery

The percentage of awake time will be measured by the Watchpat One and compared between the different timepoints.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Vitalys

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Elst, Netherlands

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