The Effect of Obesity on Ventilation Tube Insertion

September 21, 2011 updated by: Park Moo Kyun, Soonchunhyang University Hospital
Obesity is associated with increased risk of surgical complications. Ventilation tube insertion is one of the most frequent surgical procedures performed on children. However, the impact of obesity on surgical results or surgical related complication following ventilation tube insertion remains poorly understood. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of obesity on the surgical results of ventilation tube insertion for otitis media with effusion (OME) in pediatric patients.

Study Overview

Status

Unknown

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

OME was diagnosed by the presence of fluid in the middle ear on otoscopy or tympanometry according to clinical practice guidelines . The diagnostic findings of pneumatic otoscopy and otomicroscopy include the tympanic membrane dullness, impaired mobility, and an air-fluid level or bubble. In addition, the type B or C tympanogram was considered positive for OME.

Indication for ventilation tub insertion includes history of OME lasting 3 months or longer, structural damage to tympanic membrane or middle ear and risk for speech, language learning difficulties. Adenoidectomy is also performed when adenoid hypertrophy is founded during preoperative assessment.

Body weight and height were measured before ventilation tube insertion at hospital. Body mass index (BMI) was calculated using the formula weight/ height2 (Kg/m2).

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Anticipated)

120

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

2 years to 15 years (CHILD)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Residents of bucheon city in South Korea

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Children aged 2-15 years with a diagnosis of OME who underwent ventilation tube insertion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Children with a previous history of ventilation tube insertion
  • Use of ventilation tubes other than Paparella type I
  • Head and neck anomalies
  • Chronic or systemic disease

Study Plan

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How is the study designed?

Design Details

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
Intervention / Treatment
obesity
otitis media patient with obesity
Procedure: ventilation tube
ventilation tube insertion
non obesity
otitis media patient with non obesity
Procedure: ventilation tube
ventilation tube insertion

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

Soonchunhyang University Hospital

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

October 1, 2010

Primary Completion (ANTICIPATED)

June 1, 2012

Study Completion (ANTICIPATED)

June 1, 2012

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

September 19, 2011

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

September 19, 2011

First Posted (ESTIMATE)

September 20, 2011

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (ESTIMATE)

September 23, 2011

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

September 21, 2011

Last Verified

September 1, 2011

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Other Study ID Numbers

  • SCHBC-11501

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