Tongue ultrasound for teens with obesity and sleep problems
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study uses ultrasound to look at tongue features in teenagers with obesity and sleep-disordered breathing. It aims to better understand how tongue characteristics relate to sleep issues, which could help improve treatments.
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Who can take part
- You are between 12 and 18 years old.
- You are already enrolled in the Zeepreventorium weight-loss program.
- You have been diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea (AHI ≥ 1) or have symptoms of sleep-disordered breathing (like snoring, daytime sleepiness, or poor sleep quality).
- You do not have other conditions affecting your neck or head (like orthopedic, traumatic, or rheumatologic problems).
- You do not have genetic syndromes, neuromuscular disorders, or cognitive impairments that would make it hard to follow study procedures.
- You have not used alcohol or recreational drugs in the 48 hours before the study session.
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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