Nasal Obstruction in Sleep Apnea Patients Compared to the General Population

Norwegian University of Science and Technology217 enrolled

Overview

Recent clinical findings of research at Trondheim University Hospital suggest that surgical correction of the nose septum in addition to volume reduction of the nose cavity may be beneficial in patients who suffer from both nose obstruction and obstructive sleep apnea syndrome(data not yet published). This study aims to compare nose obstruction prevalence in sleep apnea patients and the general population

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

217

Conditions

Obstructive Sleep Apnoea Syndrome Nasal Obstruction

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 70 YearsHealthy volunteers:

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * ??? Exclusion Criteria: * ???

Locations (1)

St Olavs Hospital Trondheim University Hospital

Trondheim, Norway

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

patient reported nasal obstruction

assessed by a 10-point visual analogue scale (VAS) and Sino Nasal Outcome Score(SNOT-20) questionnaire.

Time frame: 1 week

objective nasal obstruction

measured by acoustical rhinometry and Peak Nasal Inspiratory Flow (PNIF).

Time frame: 1 week

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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