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Dexmedetomidine Versus Propofol Sedation for Drug-Induced Sleep Endoscopy in Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Trial of Dexmedetomidine Versus Propofol Sedation for Drug-Induced Sleep Endoscopy in Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT05303987
Enrollment
90
Registered
2022-03-31
Start date
2022-10-05
Completion date
2027-01-01
Last updated
2026-05-14

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Keywords

Drug-Induced Sleep Endoscopy, Propofol, Dexmedetomidine

Brief summary

This research study is designed to learn, first, whether two anesthetics have different effects on collapse seen within the upper airway during sleep endoscopy. A second purpose is to learn whether collapse at several levels of the upper airway is associated with obstructive sleep apnea that persists after adenotonsillectomy, the surgery that removes the tonsils and adenoids.

Interventions

After induction with sevoflurane then Propofol will be initiated. If adequate sedation cannot be attained then a ketamine rescue can be given.

After induction with sevoflurane then Dexmedetomidine will be given. If adequate sedation cannot be attained then a ketamine rescue can be given.

Sponsors

Erin Kirkham
Lead SponsorOTHER
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
CollaboratorNIH

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
DIAGNOSTIC
Masking
QUADRUPLE (Subject, Caregiver, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)

Masking description

A coordinator and anesthesiologist will be unblinded.

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
3 Years to 11 Years
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

1. Diagnosed with Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) by the following criteria: Obstructive Apnea Index (OAI) ≥ 1 or Apnea Hypopnea Index (AHI) ≥ 1.5, confirmed on nocturnal, laboratory-based polysomnography within the previous 12 months scored using American Academy of Sleep Medicine pediatric criteria in an accredited sleep lab. 2. Considered to be a surgical candidate for adenotonsillectomy to treat OSA by an board-certified or board-eligible otolaryngologist. 3. Clinical determination by the child's otolaryngologist surgeon that the child would benefit from sleep endoscopy prior to adenotonsillectomy due to one or more reported risk factors for residual sleep apnea after surgery, which may include: 1. Obese (\>95th percentile of body mass index for age) 2. Severe preoperative OSA (AHI ≥10 events/hour) 3. Discordance between awake physical exam (eg. small tonsils) and sleep apnea symptoms or severity; 4. African American race 5. Age ≥7 years old 4. Male or Female ages 3.00 - 11.99 years of age at the time of consent 5. Parent/guardian ability to understand and willingness to sign a written informed consent.. 6. Parent/guardian must understand/read/speak English or Spanish and be able and willing to complete questionnaires.

Exclusion criteria

1. Previous adenotonsillectomy or other upper airway surgery (including tracheostomy) with the exception of isolated adenoidectomy if it occurred \>18 months prior to recruitment. 2. Major medical diagnosis that may be exacerbated by the study treatment, pose undue risk to the patient, or that may impact interpretation of study results 3. History of allergic reaction to or contraindication to receiving propofol, dexmedetomidine, ketamine or sevoflurane 4. Allergy to eggs, egg products, soybeans or soybean products. 5. Contraindication to receiving general anesthesia

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Mean obstruction score at the tongue baseDuring Drug Induced Sleep Endoscopy (DISE) procedure, as judged subsequently by video review by the three ratersThe degree of obstruction is scored on a 4-point scale as 0% (0), \<50% (1), 50-99% (2), or 100% (3). Scores from the 3 surgeons will be averaged for use in analysis.

Countries

United States

Contacts

CONTACTBrittany Nordhaus
nbrittan@med.umich.edu734-232-1740
PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATORErin Kirkham, MD MPH

University of Michigan

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: May 15, 2026