Health Trials

Velopharyngeal Insufficiency After Maxillomandibular Advancement Osteotomy in Obstructive Sleep Apnea Patients

ConditionsVelopharyngeal InsufficiencySwallowingNasalitySpeech
Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot listed
Trial typeObservational
Biological sexAll
Age18+
SponsorAcademisch Medisch Centrum - Universiteit van Amsterdam (AMC-UvA)

About this trial

The aim of this study is to gain insight into the development of velopharyngeal insufficiency (VPI) in patients who have undergone maxillomandibular advancement osteotomy (MMA) as a treatment for obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS). A speech therapist evaluates nasality, speech, and swallowing before and after the surgery.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Age > 18 years

Mild to severe OSA

Indication for MMA for OSA treatment

Disqualifiers

patients who underwent other adjunctive procedures at the time of MMA (e.g., multipiece le Fort osteotomy, TMJ reconstruction

Previous history of orthognathic surgery

Previous history of orthognathic surgery

Previous history of oropharyngeal surgery (UPPP or multi-level surgery)

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Not listed

Trial groups

28 Participants
are grouped into 1 trial group

Sponsors and collaborators

Academisch Medisch Centrum - Universiteit van Amsterdam (AMC-UvA)

Lead sponsor

Source ClinicalTrials.gov