ESS as a Diagnosis Resource Aid of the Syndrome of Obstructive Sleep Apnea

October 5, 2009 updated by: Fortaleza University

The Effectiveness of the Epworth´s Sleepiness Scale as a Resource Aid in the Diagnosis of the Syndrome of Obstructive Sleep Apnea

The aim of this study was to analyze the effectiveness of the Epworth's sleepiness scale as a recourse aid in the diagnosis of the syndrome of obstructive sleep apnea. 475 patients attended this study, that sought the CESF to probable diagnosis of some sleep disorder. The data were collected from records, wich are of questionnaires, including the ESE, prepared by the CESF professionals and responded, previously, by the own patients. The study compared the result obtained in the scale of Epworth with the data of polysomnography. The analysis of data was performed using the SPSS, based on descriptive and inferential statistics, being used the average considering the standard deviation, and, to the crossing of variables, was used the chi-square test of Pearson, considering as significant statistically values of p<0.05. The results showed that gender, age and BMI are predisposing factors to SOSA.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

475

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Brazil
    • Ceará
      • Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil
        • Fortaleza University - Nucleus of Integrated Medical Attention

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

40 years to 60 years (Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Patients that sought the CESF to probable diagnosis of some sleep disorder

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Charts of whose admission of patients was from October 2005 to July 2007
  • Patients referred to the CESF for possible diagnosis of a sleep disorder

Exclusion Criteria:

  • incomplete data
  • patients with concomitant diseases (heart disease, hormonal disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and neurological patients)
  • patients undergoing uvulopalatopharyngoplasty

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
Intervention / Treatment
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
475 patients that sought the CESF to probable diagnosis of some sleep disorder, subsequently diagnosed with Obstructive Sleep Apnea.
Other: Questionnaire and polysomnography
Comparison of polysomnography data records and previously made questionnaire, with the Epworth Sleepiness Scale.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Epworth's sleepiness scale
Time Frame: March 2007
March 2007

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Polysomnography
Time Frame: May 2007
May 2007

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Fortaleza University

Collaborators

CESF - Centro de Estudos do Sono de Fortaleza LTDA

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Ingrid C Nogueira, Bachelor, Fortaleza University
  • Study Director: Ana Cristhina O Brasil, Master, Fortaleza University
  • Principal Investigator: Priscilla O Azevedo, Bachelor, Fortaleza University
  • Principal Investigator: Vera Maria A Lacerda, Bachelor, Fortaleza University

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

January 1, 2007

Primary Completion (Actual)

March 1, 2007

Study Completion (Actual)

July 1, 2007

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

October 5, 2009

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

October 5, 2009

First Posted (Estimate)

October 6, 2009

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

October 6, 2009

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

October 5, 2009

Last Verified

October 1, 2009

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • FR132544

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