Trial Outcomes & Findings for Incidence of Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Pregnancy (NCT NCT00462306)

NCT ID: NCT00462306

Last Updated: 2014-04-14

Results Overview

The Berlin Questionnaire consists of three categories designed to elicit information regarding snoring (category 1), daytime somnolence (category 2), and the presence of obesity and/or hypertension (category 3). Categories 1 and 2 are considered positive if 2 or more responses are positive category 3 is considered positive if 1 response is positive and/or the body mass index is greater than 30 kg per meter squared. A patient is considered to have a high likelihood of sleep disordered breathing if 2 or more categories are positive.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Target enrollment

4577 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

1-2 minutes

Results posted on

2014-04-14

Participant Flow

We compared Berlin Questionnaire scores between pregnant and nonpregnant females between October 2005 through September 2007. The study group consisted of pregnant women presenting to Prentice Women's Hospital and non-pregnant females (control group) presenting to Northwestern Memorial Hospital for ambulatory surgery.

An anesthesia team member used a standard verbal consent script to obtain verbal consent for study participation. 4074 parturients and 503 non-pregnant women completed the Berlin Questionnaire. 13 of the non-pregnant patient questionnaires were excluded due to insufficient data.

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Pregnant Population
The study group consisted of pregnant women, presenting to Prentice Women's Hospital of Northwestern Memorial Hospital for spontaneous labor, induction of labor, and scheduled cesarean delivery.
Non-Pregnant Population
The study group consisted of non-pregnant females, presenting to Northwestern Memorial Hospital for ambulatory surgery
Overall Study
STARTED
4074
503
Overall Study
COMPLETED
4074
490
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
0
13

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
Pregnant Population
The study group consisted of pregnant women, presenting to Prentice Women's Hospital of Northwestern Memorial Hospital for spontaneous labor, induction of labor, and scheduled cesarean delivery.
Non-Pregnant Population
The study group consisted of non-pregnant females, presenting to Northwestern Memorial Hospital for ambulatory surgery
Overall Study
insufficient data
0
13

Baseline Characteristics

Incidence of Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Pregnancy

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Pregnant Population
n=4074 Participants
The study group consisted of pregnant women, presenting to Prentice Women's Hospital of Northwestern Memorial Hospital for spontaneous labor, induction of labor, and scheduled cesarean delivery.
Non-Pregnant Population
n=503 Participants
The study group consisted of non-pregnant females, presenting to Northwestern Memorial Hospital for ambulatory surgery
Total
n=4577 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Categorical
<=18 years
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
4074 Participants
n=5 Participants
503 Participants
n=7 Participants
4577 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Categorical
>=65 years
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
4074 Participants
n=5 Participants
503 Participants
n=7 Participants
4577 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
4074 participants
n=5 Participants
503 participants
n=7 Participants
4577 participants
n=5 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 1-2 minutes

Population: Pregnant Women presenting to Prentice Women's Hospital or non-pregnant women or childbearing age presenting for ambulatory surgery from 10/2005 to 9/2007 were selected randomly and asked to complete the survey.

The Berlin Questionnaire consists of three categories designed to elicit information regarding snoring (category 1), daytime somnolence (category 2), and the presence of obesity and/or hypertension (category 3). Categories 1 and 2 are considered positive if 2 or more responses are positive category 3 is considered positive if 1 response is positive and/or the body mass index is greater than 30 kg per meter squared. A patient is considered to have a high likelihood of sleep disordered breathing if 2 or more categories are positive.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Pregnant Women
n=4074 Participants
Non-Pregnant Women
n=503 Participants
Non-pregnant women undergoing a surgical procedure
Positive Berlin Questionnaire Indicative of Sleep Disordered Breathing
1343 participants
96 participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 1-2minutes

Population: Analysis per protocol

Number of subjects with obstetrician diagnosis of pregnancy induced hypertension (pre-eclampsia) among subjects with a positive compared to a negative Berlin questionnaire. The Berlin Questionnaire consists of three categories. Categories 1 and 2 are considered positive if 2 or more responses are positive category 3 is considered positive if 1 response is positive and/or the body mass index is greater than 30 kg per meter squared. A patient is considered to have a Positive Berlin Questionnaire if 2 or more categories are positive.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Pregnant Women
n=1343 Participants
Non-Pregnant Women
n=2731 Participants
Non-pregnant women undergoing a surgical procedure
Diagnosis of Pre-eclampsia Among Subjects With Positive Berlin Questionnaires
135 participants
49 participants

Adverse Events

Pregnant Population

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Non-Pregnant Population

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Other adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Additional Information

Dr. Robert J. McCarthy

Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Phone: 312-926-9015

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place