Status:

COMPLETED

Obstructive Sleep Apnoea in Adolescents With Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm

Lead Sponsor:

University of Zurich

Conditions:

Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm Without Rupture

Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Brief Summary

The objective of this prospective cohort study is to determine the prevalence of obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) in patients with and without thoracic aortic aneurysm.

Detailed Description

The objective of this prospective cohort study is to determine the prevalence of obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) in patients with and without thoracic aortic aneurysm.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Age \> 18 years.
  • Diagnosis of thoracic aortic aneurysm defined by the following parameters:
  • Women: at the level of the sinus of valsalva ≥39mm, or ascending aorta ≥42mm. (for controls: \<39mm and \<42mm respectively); Men: at the level of the sinus of valsalva ≥44mm, or ascending aorta ≥46mm. (for controls: \<44mm and \<46mm respectively)

Exclusion

  • Patients on continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy for OSA at baseline.
  • Patients with known central sleep apnoea.
  • Patients on morphine or other opioid medication, heroin addiction, alcohol addiction.
  • Patients with moderate or severe aortic regurgitation.
  • Patients with moderate or severe aortic stenosis.
  • Pregnant patients.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

July 5 2014

Trial Type :

OBSERVATIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

March 1 2020

Estimated Enrollment :

174 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT03400319

Start Date

July 5 2014

End Date

March 1 2020

Last Update

May 3 2021

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University Hospital Zurich, Pulmonary Division

Zurich, Switzerland, 8091