Track breathing airway changes after jaw surgery for sleep apnea
Part of Brain & nervous system, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study records how your upper airway changes on scans after a jaw surgery called MMA for obstructive sleep apnea (OSAS). It also looks at how those changes relate to quality of life, which may help doctors better predict who benefits from surgery.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with OSAS, with an apnea test showing AHI 5 or higher
- You are one of the consecutive OSAS patients operated on by Dr. Neyt starting in January 2015
- Your age and sex do not limit you
- You do not have morbid obesity (BMI over 35), if your surgeon judges you not eligible
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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