Outcomes of Positive Pressure Therapy for Obstructive Sleep Apnea Following Endoscopic Sinus Surgery

Overview

About this study

The purpose of this study is to:

  1. Evaluate if there are detrimental effects of restarting CPAP therapy on POD #0-1 in patients undergoing ESS compared to normal controls undergoing ESS without OSA.

  2. Determine if there a difference in perception of pain and post-operative analgesia requirement in OSA patients restarting CPAP on POD #0-1 compared to non-OSA patients.

  3. Determine if there are predictive factors for OSA patients undergoing ESS who require an overnight hospitalization after surgery.

  4. Validate the nocturnal Rhinoconjuctivitis Quality of Life (nRQLQ) questionnaire in the CRS population.

 

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Adult patients who are undergoing bilateral ESS for CRS
  • Intervention group: pre-existing diagnosis of OSA on positive pressure therapy
  • Control group: non-OSA patients undergoing ESS

Exclusion Criteria: 

  • Skull base defect
  • Connective tissue disease such as granulomatosis with polyangiitis or other vasculitis
  • Bleeding disorder
  • Odontogenic sinusitis
  • Draf III frontal sinusotomy
  • Baseline opioid use
  • Do not need to exclude if opioids were used briefly for previous surgery, injury, etc.

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location Status Contact

Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Janalee Stokken, M.D.

Closed for enrollment

Contact information:

Nicole Tombers R.N.

(507) 538-1392

Tombers.Nicole@mayo.edu

Scottsdale/Phoenix, Ariz.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Michael Marino, M.D.

Closed for enrollment

Contact information:

Devyani Lal M.D.

Lal.Devyani@mayo.edu

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