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Dexmedetomidine Versus Propofol Sedation for Drug-Induced Sleep Endoscopy in Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Erin Kirkham
NCT IDNCT05303987ClinicalTrials.gov data as of Apr 2026
Phase

Phase 2

Target enrollment

90

Study length

about 3.9 years

Ages

3–11

Locations

1 site in MI

What this study is about

Researchers are testing whether dexmedetomidine or propofol sedation are better at reducing airway collapse during sleep endoscopy in children with obstructive sleep apnea. The trial also aims to see if the amount of airway collapse after tonsillectomy surgery is linked to persistent obstructive sleep apnea.

Simplified from trial records by PatientMatch.

What you may be asked to do

  • 1.Take Dexmedetomidine sedation
  • 2.Take Propofol sedation

Participation Burden

What's physically and logistically required of participants.

Logistics & Travel
In-person visits

Requires travel to a study site

Physical Intervention
Injection / IV

How treatment is administered

Treatment Assignment
Randomized & Blinded

You may get a placebo/standard care, and you won't know which.

Extracted study details

Pulled from the trial record to show what is being tested and what the study is measuring.

Drug classes

general anesthetic (Facilitates GABA; induces unconsciousness)

Drug routes

injection (Injection)