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
Active Locations (1)
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Otolaringology Ambulatory of University of Sao Paulo General Hospital
São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil, 04119061