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Sleep Apnea, ObstructiveNCT02463201

Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Obese Children and Teenagers - Occurrence and Importance of Intervention

An observational study of Sleep Apnea, Obstructive and Pediatric Obesity, run by Zealand University Hospital at 2 sites in Denmark.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

Official record
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Trial summary

The prevalence of childhood obesity has increased at an alarming rate over the last decades, both globally and in Denmark. There are a number of serious sequelae related to obesity, such as hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, fatty liver and prediabetes. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 7 to 18 years
Conditions the study is for
Sleep Apnea, Obstructive, Pediatric Obesity
What is being tested?
Weight loss
How many people
236 participants
Where
2 sitesDenmark
Study dates
Apr 2015to Jun 2018
Phase
Observational
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 7 to 18 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Child, Adult

Study population: The cohort consists of children attending the Childrens Obesity Clinic in Holbaek.

Who may be able to join

  • Age: 7-18 years
  • BMI > 90th percentile for age and gender

Who cannot join

  • Neuromuscular disorders
  • Craniofacial syndromes / malformations
  • Laryngeal and tracheal malformations

Trial locations and contacts

2 sites in 1 country.

Denmark2 sites
  • Holbaek Sygehus

    Holbæk, Danmark, 4300

  • Zealand University Hospital

    Køge, Danmark, 4600

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About this study

The prevalence of childhood obesity has increased at an alarming rate over the last decades, both globally and in Denmark. There are a number of serious sequelae related to obesity, such as hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, fatty liver and prediabetes. Obesity is found to be a risk factor for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). OSA in childhood is known to be associated with cardiovascular complications, neurocognitive problems and reduced quality of life. The correlation between obesity and OSA is still poorly understood. Early detection and intervention is of great importance as the health consequences related to OSA as well as obesity are severe. Adenotonsillectomy is recommended as first-line therapy in children with OSA. However, only around 25% of obese children benefit from this treatment compared to around 75% of normal-weight children suggesting that there might be other structural factors predisposing to OSA in obese children.

In this study the investigators aim to clarify the impact of obesity in the development of OSA. The prevalence of OSA in obese children will be investigated. Furthermore the purpose is to assess the effect of weight loss on OSA.

Being tested
Weight loss
Keywords
Sleep Apnea, Obstructive, Pediatric Obesity
Medical subject headings
Sleep Apnea, Obstructive, Pediatric Obesity

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Weight lossBehavioural

Study groups in NCT02463201
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Obese children and adolescentsAttending a weightloss programme, that consist of lifestyle counseling, dietary restriction and exercise. The prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) will be investigated in group. Children diagnosed with OSA will be followed to investigate if weight loss changes the condition.
Receives: Behavioral: Weight loss

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Change in obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)

    OSA will be diagnosed by cardiorespiratory measurement. The examination will be repeated after weight loss.

    Measured: One year

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted4 Jun 2015 (estimated)
  2. Study startApr 2015
  3. Primary completionFeb 2018
  4. Study completionJun 2018

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Observational
Observational model
Cohort
Time perspective
Prospective
Enrolment
236 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT02463201
Sponsor's protocol ID
SJ-404
Status last verified
Dec 2018
First submitted
2 Jun 2015
Last updated
13 Dec 2018
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No

Publications

  • Orntoft M, Andersen IG, Homoe P. Agreement between manual and automatic analyses of home sleep examinations in pediatric obstructive sleep apnea. J Comp Eff Res. 2019 Jun;8(8):623-631. doi: 10.2217/cer-2018-0093. Epub 2019 May 24.

    PubMed 31122047

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Sleep Apnea, Obstructive and Pediatric Obesity, run by Zealand University Hospital at 2 sites in Denmark.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 2 inclusion and 3 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 13 Dec 2018. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 2 sites in Denmark. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Change in obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) (time frame: One year). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT02463201, which also lists 1 linked publication.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 13 Dec 2018.

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