The Use of Remimazolam Versus Dexmedetomidine for Patients Receiving Drug-Induced Sleep Endoscopy

Summary

This study seeks to compare the clinical efficacy and safety of the novel sedative Remimazolam with Dexmedetomidine in Drug-Induced Sleep Endoscopy (DISE), evaluating their performance in sedation depth stability, incidence of adverse events, and postoperative recovery time, thereby providing evidence-based guidance for sedative selection in OSA patients. Additionally, it aims to develop a model for predicting upper airway obstruction sites by analyzing Polysomnography (PSG) data with artificial intelligence, enhancing diagnostic accuracy and treatment decision-making efficiency for Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) to optimize clinical management.

Timeline

Start

2026-04-15

Primary completion

2027-04-15

Completion

2027-12-31

Publications

• Background Cheong CS, Loke W, Thong MKT, Toh ST, Lee CH. The Emerging Role of Drug-Induced Sleep Endoscopy in the Management of Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Clin Exp Otorhinolaryngol. 2021 May;14(2):149-158. doi: 10.21053/ceo.2020.01704. Epub 2020 Oct 16.
• Background Lucas-Borja ME, Zema DA, Fernandez C, Soria R, Miralles I, Santana VM, Perez-Romero J, Del Campo AD, Delgado-Baquerizo M. Limited contribution of post-fire eco-engineering techniques to support post-fire plant diversity. Sci Total Environ. 2022 Apr 1;815:152894. doi: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.152894. Epub 2022 Jan 5.
• Background Chen YT, Sun CK, Wu KY, Chang YJ, Chiang MH, Chen IW, Liao SW, Hung KC. The Use of Propofol versus Dexmedetomidine for Patients Receiving Drug-Induced Sleep Endoscopy: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. J Clin Med. 2021 Apr 9;10(8):1585. doi: 10.3390/jcm10081585.
• Background Yan L, Wang X, Chen Z, Wu N, Li H, Yang B. Safety and efficacy of remimazolam tosilate combined with low-dose fentanyl for procedural sedation in obese patients undergoing gastroscopy: study protocol for a single-centre, double-blind, randomised controlled trial. BMJ Open. 2023 Dec 28;13(12):e079095. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2023-079095.
• Background Xin Y, Lu P, Guan S, Si S, Sun R, Xia W, Xu H. Efficacy and Safety of Remimazolam in Short Endoscopic Procedures: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Medicina (Kaunas). 2025 Mar 5;61(3):453. doi: 10.3390/medicina61030453.

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