Camera during sleep may reveal best surgery for apnea
NCT ID NCT00695214
First seen Jul 01, 2026 · Last updated Jul 01, 2026
Summary
This study investigates a technique called drug-induced sleep endoscopy (DISE) to examine the upper airway in adults with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) who are considering surgery. Participants receive a mild sedative (propofol) to induce sleep, then a thin camera is passed through the nose to see where the airway collapses. The goal is to understand how DISE findings relate to other tests and to surgical outcomes, potentially helping surgeons choose the most effective procedure for each patient.
What this could mean
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Active substance
propofol
What this could lead to
If successful, this could help doctors better identify which sleep apnea surgeries will work for each patient, improving surgical outcomes.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study focused on understanding the technique, not testing a new treatment. The findings may not directly improve patient outcomes.
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UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center
RECRUITINGSanta Monica, California, 90401, United States
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