Status:
TERMINATED
Systemic Steroids Plus Antibiotics in Sleep Apnea Syndrome in Children
Lead Sponsor:
University of Chicago
Conditions:
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-12 years
Phase:
PHASE4
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of treatment with a steroid and antibiotic on the size of the tonsils and symptoms of children with OSAS.
Detailed Description
We will enroll children between 18 months and 12 years of age with mild sleep apnea and treat them with 5 days of prednisolone and 10 days of amoxicillin/clavulanate. We will obtain a questionnaire pr...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Polysomnogram results showing mild obstructive sleep apnea.
Exclusion
- Significant medical problems
- Chronic medication intake (except bronchodilators and inhaled steroids)
- Allergy to penicillin or its derivatives.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
July 1 2006
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
July 1 2007
Estimated Enrollment :
4 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00456339
Start Date
July 1 2006
End Date
July 1 2007
Last Update
September 5 2013
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University of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60637