Status:
COMPLETED
Study of Effects of Sutures on Results of Palate Surgery for Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Lead Sponsor:
Virginia Commonwealth University
Conditions:
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Eligibility:
All Genders
21+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
In this study we will examine whether suture repair of the palate, or roof of mouth, has any effect on results of palate surgery performed for treatment of obstructive sleep apnea.
Detailed Description
Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty, or UPPP, is the most common surgical procedure performed for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea. The procedure involves removal of redundant tissue from the lower pala...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- sleep-study documented obstructive sleep apnea
- sleep apnea refractory to non-surgical treatments including continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP)
- age \> 21
Exclusion
- previous palate surgery
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
July 1 2004
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
December 1 2008
Estimated Enrollment :
16 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00205543
Start Date
July 1 2004
End Date
December 1 2008
Last Update
June 21 2012
Active Locations (1)
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Department of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery, Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, Virginia, United States, 23298-0146