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Study to evaluate the relationship between palate shape and severity of obstructive sleep apnea in adults

Evaluation of The Association Between Palatal Vault Morphology and Obstructive Sleep Apnea Severity Using Polysomnography (PSG) In North Indian Population: An Observational Study - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/05/110999
Enrollment
330
Registered
2026-05-25
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-06-01

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: G473- Sleep apnea

Interventions

Intervention1: Nil: Nil Intervention2: Nil: Nil

Sponsors

Uddipan Sarkar
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Adults aged 30 to 60 years with STOP-BANG score 3 or more, willing to participate and provide written informed consent, with full permanent dentition with or without third molars.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Participants with prior diagnosis or treatment for obstructive sleep apnea, craniofacial anomalies or syndromes, severe nasal obstruction during polysomnography, severe systemic illness, pregnancy, or refusal to participate.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Association between palatal vault morphology and severity of obstructive sleep apnea measured using Apnea-Hypopnea Index obtained from overnight polysomnography.Timepoint: At baseline during overnight polysomnography and palatal vault assessment.—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Association between palatal morphology and Oxygen Desaturation Index.Timepoint: At baseline assessment.;Correlation between palatal vault depth and Apnea-Hypopnea Index.Timepoint: At baseline assessment.;Association between palatal morphology and minimum oxygen saturation.Timepoint: At baseline assessment.;Association between palatal morphology and mean oxygen saturation.Timepoint: At baseline assessment.—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Hemant Kumar

Saraswati Dental College and Hospital

drdevendra45@gmail.com9045207899

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jun 11, 2026