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Study of Effects of Sutures on Results of Palate Surgery for Obstructive Sleep Apnea
This study is ongoing, but not recruiting participants.
Study NCT00205543   Information provided by Virginia Commonwealth University
First Received: September 15, 2005   Last Updated: July 9, 2008   History of Changes

September 15, 2005
July 9, 2008
July 2004
December 2008   (final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
sleep study result at 3-6 months; symptom changes at 3-6 months; pain at 0-3 weeks; post-operative complications at any time; post-operative anatomic result/appearance at 3-6 months [ Time Frame: 6-12mo ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
sleep study result at 3-6 months; symptom changes at 3-6 months; pain at 0-3 weeks; post-operative complications at any time; post-operative anatomic result/appearance at 3-6 months
Complete list of historical versions of study NCT00205543 on ClinicalTrials.gov Archive Site
  • Operative time [ Time Frame: immediate ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
  • Procedure cost [ Time Frame: immediate ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
  • Operative time
  • Procedure cost
 
Study of Effects of Sutures on Results of Palate Surgery for Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Role of Suture Closure in Post-Operative Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty Outcomes

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.

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 palate (roof of mouth), including the uvula, and then suturing the cut edges of the remaining tissue together. However it is frequently noted by surgeons that sutures placed in the roof of the mouth do not stay intact. Also, in standard tonsillectomy, which involves removal of the tonsils and thus creation of a wound near the palate, no suturing is used, which does not seem to affect how the area heals. Previous studies have shown no significant differences in complication rates, post-operative pain, or symptom outcomes in patients undergoing tonsillectomy either with or without suture repair of the tonsillectomy wound. In this study we will examine whether suture repair following UPPP has any effect on post-operative pain, healing, or treatment success in terms of symptom resolution or post-operative sleep study results.

 
Interventional
Treatment, Randomized, Open Label, Active Control, Parallel Assignment, Safety/Efficacy Study
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Procedure: uvulopalatopharyngoplasty with or without sutures
  • Experimental: suture palate after resection
  • Experimental: suture one side of palate afer resection
  • Experimental: no sutures in palate after resection
 

*   Includes publications given by the data provider as well as publications identified by National Clinical Trials Identifier (NCT ID) in Medline.
 
Active, not recruiting
30
December 2008
December 2008   (final data collection date for primary outcome measure)

Inclusion Criteria:

  • sleep-study documented obstructive sleep apnea
  • sleep apnea refractory to non-surgical treatments including continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP)
  • age > 21

Exclusion Criteria:

  • previous palate surgery
Both
21 Years and older
No
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United States
 
NCT00205543
Evan R. Reiter, MD, Virginia Commonwealth University
03802
Virginia Commonwealth University
 
Principal Investigator: Evan R Reiter, MD Virginia Commonwealth University
Virginia Commonwealth University
July 2008

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