Status:
COMPLETED
The Effect of Caffeine on Postextubation Adverse Respiratory Events in Children With Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA).
Lead Sponsor:
The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Conditions:
Sleep Apnea, Obstructive
Tonsillectomy
Eligibility:
All Genders
30-18 years
Phase:
PHASE2
Brief Summary
This is a research study using caffeine in children who have an obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). OSA means children who stop breathing during their sleep due to obstruction in their airway. The purpose ...
Detailed Description
Patients with OSA are reported to have a higher rate of severe respiratory complications associated with upper airway obstruction during anesthesia and sedation or immediately after anesthesia. Childr...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Children between 2.5-18 years old
- Diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea
- Undergoing elective tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy
Exclusion
- Age below 2.5 or above 18 years
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
September 1 2003
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
May 1 2008
Estimated Enrollment :
74 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00273754
Start Date
September 1 2003
End Date
May 1 2008
Last Update
June 16 2016
Active Locations (1)
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University of Texas, Health Science Center at Houston, Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital
Houston, Texas, United States, 77030