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Tongue ultrasound could help spot sleep apnea in obese teens

NCT ID NCT07613944

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Vrije Universiteit Brussel Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study will use a painless ultrasound to examine tongue stiffness, thickness, and other features in 80 adolescents aged 12-18 with obesity and sleep-disordered breathing. Participants are already enrolled in a weight-loss program. The goal is to better understand how the tongue contributes to airway collapse during sleep and to develop a reliable measurement method for future research.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to better, non-invasive ways to diagnose and monitor sleep-disordered breathing in adolescents with obesity.
What could go wrong
This is an early observational study, not testing a treatment. It may not lead to immediate clinical changes, and results may not apply to all teens.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 80 people

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Expected to start

Sep 2026

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Expected to finish

Dec 2027

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

12 to 18 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Aged 12-18 years * Already enrolled in Zeepreventorium weight-loss program as Standard Care Diagnosed Obstructive Sleep Apnea (AHI ≥ 1)1 or any Obstructive sleep disordered breathing detected by any of the specific sleep questionnaire (OSA-18, ESS, SSS-Ad, PDSS) Exclusion Criteria: * Any other orthopedic, traumatic, or rheumatologic condition affecting the cervicocephalic region * Syndromic or neuromuscular disorders * Cognitive impairment limiting compliance with study procedures * Inability to provide informed consent * Self-reported alcohol or recreational drug consumption within 48 hours preceding the experimental session

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Obesity obesity disorder obstructive sleep apnea syndrome Pediatric Obesity

As listed by the trial registrant

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Obesity & overweight sleep Obstructive sleep disordered breathing Pediatric obesity

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • KidZ Health Castle - Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel Brussels - Health Campus Avenue du Laerbeek 101 1090 Jette

    Brussels, 1090, Belgium

  • Zeepreventorium, Koninklijke Baan 5, 8420 De Haan

    De Haan, 8420, Belgium

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