Status:

UNKNOWN

Acoustic Pharyngometry in Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome Patients, With Indication of Continuous Positive Air Pressure

Lead Sponsor:

University of Sao Paulo General Hospital

Conditions:

Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-65 years

Brief Summary

Acoustic Pharyngometry (AP) is a method of measurement of Transversal Sectional Areas (TSA) and Volumes of oral cavity and pharynx, based on acoustic waves. The aim of this study is to describe change...

Detailed Description

The investigators are performing AP exams in severe apneics (cases) and primary snorers (control group),first basal, and then at the same time of using CPAP with a nasal mask, at progressive pressures...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Age: 18 - 65 years old
  • Female and male

Exclusion

  • Cardiopathies
  • Chronic nasal obstruction
  • Using neurologic or psychiatric drugs

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

May 1 2009

Trial Type :

OBSERVATIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

December 1 2010

Estimated Enrollment :

50 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT01210703

Start Date

May 1 2009

End Date

December 1 2010

Last Update

October 15 2010

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Otolaringology Ambulatory of University of Sao Paulo General Hospital

São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil, 04119061