Obstructive Sleep Apnea Hypopnea Syndrome (OSAHS) and Transverse Orthodontic Deficiency in Children

Sponsor
Fondation Hôpital Saint-Joseph
Study ID
NCT07086612
Status
Recruiting
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Conditions

  • Obstructive Sleep Apnea
  • Transverse Maxillary Deficiency

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
6 Years - 16 Years
Healthy Volunteers
Not accepted

Interventions

  • over nigtht ventilatory polysomnograph test — DIAGNOSTIC_TEST
    Every patient will have an overnight polysomnography test.

Study Details

OSAHS (Obstructive Sleep Apnea Hypopnea Syndrome) in children is a frequent respiratory disorder, whose prevalence is estimated at between 1.2 and 5.7%, and which, if left untreated, can cause severe medical complications. This prevalence tends to be underestimated. Diagnosis is made following a clinical examination noting the presence of characteristic clinical and polysomnographic criteria. Multidisciplinary management has been widely described in the literature, and various therapeutic options have been indicated. Rapid maxillary expansion has proved highly effective in the treatment of this condition. This syndrome is a real public health problem and must be diagnosed as early as possible. Through our research, we would like to study whether there is a causal link between an orthodontic problem of the transverse direction and the presence of SAHOS in children. In other words, we would like to assess whether children who clinically present an orthodontic deficiency of their transverse dimension are more likely to develop SAHOS than children without this deficit. If this proves to be true, then a new clinical sign could enable certain healthcare professionals to detect this syndrome early, and be able to refer patients to physicians as soon as possible.

Key Dates

First listed
Jul 25, 2025
Start date
Nov 6, 2025
Status verified
Mar 2026
Primary completion
Sep 1, 2026
Completion
Sep 30, 2026

Study Design

Enrollment
102 participants (estimated)
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
DIAGNOSTIC

Arms

  • Experimental: transverse deficiency maxilla
    patient with transverse deficiency maxilla
  • Other: other type of maxilla deficiency
    patient with other type maxilla deficiency

Primary Outcome Measure

study whether children with a transverse orthodontic deficiency have a higher risk of developing Obstructive Sleep Apnea Hypopnea Syndrome (OSAHS) compared to those without this deficiency, [ Time Frame: 1 months after enrollement ]

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