Clinical trials: Apnea
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Effect of Montelukast Therapy in Obstructive Sleep Apnea(OSA) Children
The investigators leading hypotheses are: Oral therapy with montelukast may lead to improved sleep study findings in children with mild to moderate Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome (OSAS) who require surgical removal of adenoids…
- Trial name
- 32543 (NCT01027806)
- Testing
- Montelukast
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 64 people
- Sponsor
- University of Chicago
Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Respiratory Insufficiency
Study of the Usability and Efficacy of a New Pediatric CPAP Mask
This study will evaluate a newly developed pediatric mask (known as Pixi) on children aged 2-7 using continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), or Non-invasive ventilation (NIV) treatment.
- Trial name
- NCT01312948
- Testing
- Prototype mask (known as Pixi)
- Where
- Australia
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- ResMed
Sleep Apnea, Obstructive
Feasibility of Unattended Home Polysomnography and Comparison to In-laboratory Polysomnography in Pediatric Patients
The purpose of the study is: 1) To assess the feasibility of unmonitored polysomnography and 2) to compare apnea hypopnea index (AHI), average SPO2, and SPO2 nadir between unmonitored polysomnography and in-laboratory…
- Trial name
- NCT03473548
- Testing
- Portable sleep monitor, In-laboratory Polysomnography
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Design and Usability Testing of a Tailored Intervention About Sleep and Sleep Disorders Among Transportation Workers
The objective of this protocol is to conduct a focus group to identify OSA beliefs, attitudes, and knowledge among employees in the transportation industry on shift schedules.
- Trial name
- NCT05039528
- Testing
- Personalized OSA messages, Control
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 38 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
Recurrent Tonsillitis, Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Post-operative Pain Control After Pediatric Adenotonsillectomy
Adenotonsillectomy is one of the most common surgical procedures performed in the pediatric population in the United States. It is generally a well-tolerated procedure with post-operative bleeding risk ranging from 3-5% in…
- Conditions
- Recurrent Tonsillitis, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Sleep Disordered Breathing, Adverse Reaction to Drug
- Trial name
- NCT02296840
- Testing
- Ibuprofen, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Evaluation of Adherence and Therapeutic Effectiveness of Bi-Flex Versus CPAP in Children With OSA
Context: The obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS), i.e., snoring with difficulty breathing during sleep, is common in children.
- Trial name
- NCT00458406
- Testing
- Bi-Flex, CPAP
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Effects of Training
Effect of Mentoring on Endotracheal Tube Exchange Using a New Device
The purpose of this pilot study is to compare the time it takes to change a breathing tube with a new device, performed by two different groups of anesthesiologists; one group will study on their own how to change the tube, while…
- Trial name
- FACETTE2 (NCT02763189)
- Testing
- Expert mentoring, Self-study
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Fentanyl Test in Children's Adenotonsillectomy
The purpose of this study is to discuss the relationship between the result of fentanyl test and required dosage of morphine for children with OSAS after adenotonsillectomy；and to evaluate the ability of predicting requested…
- Trial name
- NCT02484222
- Testing
- Fentanyl
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital of Fudan University
Morbid Obesity, Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome
LAGB as a Treatment for Morbid Obesity in Adolescents
Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB) has been used worldwide to help selected morbidly obese adults to lose weight. The FDA has approved LAGB only for patients 18 years or older.
- Conditions
- Morbid Obesity, Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome, Metabolic Syndrome, Insulin Resistance
- Trial name
- NCT01045499
- Testing
- Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (Allergan Lap Band)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 137 people
- Sponsor
- Jeffrey L Zitsman, MD
Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Down Syndrome
Medications for Obstructive Sleep Apnea In Children With Down Syndrome
This is a randomized, double blind, cross-over study of the combination of atomoxetine and oxybutynin (ato-oxy) in children with DS and OSA documented by polysomnography (PSG).
- Trial name
- MOSAIC (NCT04115878)
- Testing
- Atomoxetine and oxybutynin (ato-oxy)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- University of Arizona
Prematurity, Apnea
Caffeine to Reduce Mechanical Ventilation in Preterm Infants
Most premature infants require mechanical ventilation for prolonged periods of time and a significant proportion of them develop Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD).
- Conditions
- Prematurity, Apnea, Respiratory Failure
- Trial name
- NCT01751724
- Testing
- Caffeine citrate, Normal saline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 87 people
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Tonsillitis
Hydromorphone vs Fentanyl in Children Undergoing Tonsillectomy Surgery
A RCT to compare hydromorphone versus fentanyl for pain control following tonsillectomy or adenotonsillectomy surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT04230681
- Testing
- Hydromorphone, Fentanyl
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 189 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Comparison of High Flow Nasal Cannula Therapy to Nasal Oxygen as a Treatment for Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Infants
This is a small pilot study that will compare High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC) therapy to oxygen nasal cannula therapy on infants who have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and are scheduled for a clinically ordered sleep study called…
- Trial name
- NCT02858154
- Testing
- HFNC, Low flow oxygen by nasal cannula
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 9 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati
Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Snoring
Childhood Adenotonsillectomy Study for Children With OSAS
The purpose of this research is to determine the effect of adenotonsillectomy surgery (removal of tonsils and adenoids) on obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) in children.
- Trial name
- CHAT (NCT00560859)
- Testing
- Adenotonsillectomy (AT) - removal of adenoids and tonsils, Watchful Waiting
- Where
- 6 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 453 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Seizures, Urticaria and Angioedema
A Safety Study For Prevenar 13 Among Chinese Children
This is an observational study based on a population-based EHR database.
- Conditions
- Seizures, Urticaria and Angioedema, Apnea, Fever
- Trial name
- NCT03656939
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 21,240 people
- Sponsor
- Pfizer
Sleep Disordered Breathing
Peak(R) vs. Electrocautery in Children Undergoing Tonsillectomy With Adenoidectomy
Given the large numbers of children who undergo tonsillectomy (by the time a child is 15 years old, 13% of his/her peers will have had a tonsillectomy), the significant morbidity, and direct and indirect costs associated with…
- Trial name
- NCT02533999
- Testing
- PEAK® Plasma System, Electrosurgery
- Volunteers
- 75 people
- Sponsor
- Nemours Children's Clinic
Hypoxia
Effects of Caffeine on Intermittent Hypoxia in Infants Born Preterm
The purpose of this pilot study is to document the extent to which intermittent hypoxia persists beyond the age of discontinuing clinical methylxanthine, and will assess the effect of caffeine treatment on the number of…
- Trial name
- NCT01875159
- Testing
- Caffeine citrate 6 mg/kg/day
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 98 people
- Sponsor
- American SIDS Institute
Apnea of Prematurity
A Comparison of Non-invasive Ventilation Methods Used to Prevent Endotracheal Intubation Due to Apnea in Very Low Birth Weight Infants
The purpose of this study is to determine whether nasal intermittent positive pressure ventilation (NIPPV) reduces the need for endotracheal intubation in very low birth weight infants with persistent apnea who fail nasal…
- Trial name
- NCT03298035
- Testing
- NCPAP as mode for apnea prevention, NIPPV as rescue mode for apnea prevention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Hypoxia
Apneic Oxygenation During Airway Management in Pediatric Patients
Airway placement after anesthetic induction in pediatric patients is routinely performed at our institution without apneic oxygenation.
- Trial name
- NCT02437864
- Testing
- Supplemental oxygen via nasal cannula
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 360 people
- Sponsor
- University of New Mexico
Sleep Apnea, Obstructive
Dexmedetomidine and Propofol in Children With History of Obstructive Sleep Apnea
The purpose of this research study is to examine the effects of two commonly used anesthetic drugs, dexmedetomidine and propofol, have on the shape and muscle tone of the upper airway in children, adolescents, and young adults…
- Trial name
- NCT01344759
- Testing
- Dexmedetomidine, Propofol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati