Tailored surgery may help kids with sleep apnea who have small tonsils or down syndrome
NCT ID NCT05154214
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a personalized surgical approach for children with obstructive sleep apnea who have small tonsils or Down syndrome. Instead of the standard tonsil and adenoid removal, doctors used a sleep endoscopy to see exactly where the airway collapses and chose surgeries based on that. The study enrolled 30 children aged 2 to 18 and measured quality of life and sleep apnea severity changes.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Adenotonsillectomy (removal of tonsils and adenoids) and drug-induced sleep endoscopy directed surgery
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this personalized surgical approach could improve sleep apnea outcomes in children with small tonsils or Down syndrome and reduce unnecessary surgeries.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed feasibility study with only 30 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The personalized approach may not prove superior in larger trials.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Oregon Health and Science University
Portland, Oregon, 97239, United States
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