Status:
COMPLETED
Pilot Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Tonsil and Adenoidectomy (T+A) in Overweight Children and Adolescents
Lead Sponsor:
University of Rochester
Conditions:
Obesity
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome
Eligibility:
All Genders
8-18 years
Brief Summary
Obesity has reached epidemic proportions in the United States with roughly 20% of American children being overweight and has serious consequences such as sleep apnea.Additionally, obesity is known to ...
Detailed Description
Obesity has reached epidemic proportions in the United States with roughly 20% of American children being overweight . Obesity has serious health consequences increasing the risk of hypertension , typ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Children aged 8-18 who are overweight or at risk for overweight (defined as BMI \>85%ile for age and gender referred for evaluation and treatment of sleep apnea.
Exclusion
- Children with underlying craniofacial anomalies, chromosomal abnormalities, neuromuscular disorders and metabolic disorders except diabetes will be excluded. Children and parents who do not speak or write English will be excluded. Children with neuropsychiatric disabilities severe enough to preclude sufficient cooperation with overnight polysomnography will also be excluded.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
September 1 2004
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
Estimated Enrollment :
250 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00222963
Start Date
September 1 2004
Last Update
February 13 2009
Active Locations (1)
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University of Rochester
Rochester, New York, United States, 14642