Health Condition 1: G473- Sleep apnea
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: NIL: NIL
Intervention2: Nil: Nil
Intervention3: Nil: Nil
Sponsors
Dr Palak Jain Choudhary
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: -group I-Obstructive Sleep Apnea patients- patients who will undergo Cone Beam Computed Tomography for various other diagnostic reasons (e.g., temporomandibular joint problems, condylar hyperplasia, assessment of impacted and supernumerary teeth etc). -patients with suspected symptoms of Obstructive Sleep Apnea diagnosed for it by following a standard protocol. -Epworth Sleepiness Scale more than 10, STOP BANG more than 3, Apnea Hypopnea Index more than 5 -Participants who provide written informed consent, agreeing to participate in the study and for their data to be used for research purposes. -Group II- non Obstructive Sleep Apnea patients -Individuals who will undergo Cone Beam Computed Tomography for various other diagnostic reasons (e.g., temporomandibular joint problems, condylar hyperplasia, assessment of impacted and supernumerary teeth, etc.). -Age and gender matched Participants -No history of snoring or any respiratory disorder -Epworth Sleepiness Scale score from 2 to 10 -A STOP-BANG questionnaire score of less than 3 -Having anatomically normal airway as seen on Cone Beam Computed Tomography scan with no radiologically evident pathology in the airway. -No history of cleft lip and palate, post maxillofacial trauma or surgery
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: patients with heart disease Pregnant women radiation hazards. History of craniofacial anomalies or surgeries Neurological disorders affecting respiration Incomplete Cone Beam Computed Tomography data Individuals who have had major surgery or hospitalization within the last six months. Individuals who refuse to sign the consent agreement.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Comparison of oropharyngeal airway volume and Minimum cross sectional area between OSA patients and healthy controlsTimepoint: at Baseline | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Differences in soft palate & tongue lengthTimepoint: at Baseline | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactPalak Jain Choudhary
Peoples College of Dental Sciences and Research Center
Outcome results
None listed