Adenotonsillectomy and Obstructive Sleep Apnea Study

Adenotonsillectomies are one of the most common childhood surgeries and are first-line treatment to correct childhood obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS). This is a study comparing patients with and without OSA looking at the length of stay following adenotonsillectomy and the factors affecting length of stay.

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Key information

Conditions

Adenotonsillectomy

Age range

3 year–6 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Nationwide Children's Hospital

Columbus, Ohio, 43205, United States

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

history of snoring/gasping/ or pause in breathing reported by caregivers.
age 3-6 years old
undergoing adenotonsillectomy only no concurrent surgery
scheduled as outpatient and plan for discharge home

Exclusion criteria

Preoperatively requiring additional respiratory support
scheduled for concurrent surgery that could increase total general anesthetic time
recurrent adenotonsillitis as sole indication for surgery

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

Length of stay (LOS)

Time frame: 1 Day (Day of Surgery)

Secondary outcomes

Cause of increased Length of stay (LOS)

Time frame: 1 Day (Day of Surgery)

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Nationwide Children's Hospital

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Factors That Increase Length of Stay After Outpatient Surgery of 3-6 Year Olds With OSAS Symptoms Versus Without OSAS Symptoms After Adenotonsillectomy

Important dates

Study start: 2011
Primary completion: 2012
Study completion: 2012
First posted: Oct 31, 2011
Registry last updated: Nov 30, 2012

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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