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New study aims to prevent breathing complications after kids' sleep apnea surgery

NCT ID NCT05308108

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University Hospital, Antwerp Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This completed study tracked 132 children with obstructive sleep apnea who had their tonsils removed. Researchers recorded how many had breathing problems after surgery, especially those with other health issues. The goal was to create a simple flowchart to help doctors decide which children need extra monitoring after the operation.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this study could lead to better monitoring guidelines to prevent breathing problems after tonsil surgery in children with sleep apnea.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It only looks at past data, so it cannot prove what causes complications or improve outcomes directly.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Participants

132 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

May 2022

Finished

Jan 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

children with or without co-morbidities undergoing (adeno)tonsillectomy for OSAS during time frame of the study period

Ages

1 year to 18 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * scheduled for (adeno)tonsillectomy as treatment for OSAS Exclusion Criteria: * other surgery than (adeno)tonsillectomy performed as treatment for OSAS * Polysomnography not available within 1 year before surgery

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

CHILD syndrome obstructive sleep apnea syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Child, only Obstructive sleep apnea Surgery

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Antwerp University Hospital

    Edegem, Antwerp, 2650, Belgium

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