Correlation Between Posterior Crossbite and Risk of Obstructive Sleep Apnea

N/ANot Yet RecruitingNCT07561606

October University for Modern Sciences and Arts420 enrolled

Overview

Understanding the correlation between posterior crossbite and OSA risk is essential for early detection and prevention. Pediatric dentists and orthodontists are uniquely positioned to identify craniofacial risk factors and initiate early intervention. Screening tools such as OSA-18 can help identify children at risk and facilitate timely referral for multidisciplinary management. Furthermore, evaluating this association will contribute to improving clinical decision-making and patient outcomes. Aim of study: To assess the correlation between posterior crossbite and the risk of obstructive sleep apnea in children using the OSA-18 questionnaire.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

420

Conditions

Crossbite Teeth

Interventions

ComparatorOTHER

Patients without posterior crossbite, or Normative OSA-18 scores / low-risk groups

InterventionsOTHER

Screening using the OSA-18 (Obstructive Sleep Apnea-18) questionnaire

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 6 YearsMax age: 12 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Children in mixed dentition stage aged 6-12 years * Presence of posterior crossbite Exclusion Criteria: * Syndromic patients * Previous orthodontic treatment * Chronic respiratory or neurological disorders Matching criteria and allocation ratio

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Risk or presence of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) based on OSA-18 scores

questionnaire

Time frame: 2 months

Central Contacts

Marwa A. Salmoon, Ph.D

CONTACT

01016555055 maasalmoon@msa.edu.eg

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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