Tailored surgery may help kids with sleep apnea and small tonsils
NCT ID NCT06258837
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study compares a personalized surgical approach using sleep endoscopy to standard tonsil removal in 240 children aged 2-17 with small tonsils and moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea. The goal is to see if tailoring surgery to each child's specific airway blockages improves sleep and quality of life more than the usual procedure. Results will be measured after 6 months.
What this could mean
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Active substance
personalized surgery guided by drug-induced sleep endoscopy (DISE)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a more effective, tailored surgical option for children with small tonsils and sleep apnea, reducing the need for repeat surgeries.
What could go wrong
This is a mid-stage trial with 240 participants, so results are not yet proven. The personalized approach may not outperform standard surgery, and any surgery carries risks like bleeding or infection.
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Oregon Health and Science University
RECRUITINGPortland, Oregon, 97239, United States
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University of Michigan
RECRUITINGAnn Arbor, Michigan, 48109, United States
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