The Advance Trial. Tongue Advancement for Obstructive Sleep Apnea: An Evaluation of the Aspire Medical Advance System

NCT ID: NCT00467324

Last Updated: 2008-10-15

Study Results

Results pending

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

UNKNOWN

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

42 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2007-04-30

Study Completion Date

2008-12-31

Brief Summary

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The objective of the study is to assess the effectiveness of the Aspire Medical Advance System in obstructive sleep apnea by demonstrating a statistically significant mean reduction in the apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) from baseline to 6 months, measured by polysomnography (PSG).

Detailed Description

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Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a major health problem in the United States and can result in excessive daytime sleepiness and cardiovascular problems. The primary treatment for OSA today is continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP). Many patients however are unable to tolerate sleeping with a CPAP machine. Surgery is one of the main treatment options available today to these CPAP-intolerant patients. However, current methods of sleep surgery are painful, morbid, and/or lack decent effectiveness.

This trial will measure the effectiveness of the Advance System, an implantable medical device to treat OSA. In the trial, patients who meet the study entry criteria receive a baseline sleep study (PSG). The Advance System is then implanted and 6 months after implantation, another PSG is performed. The trial will compare the baseline and the 6 month apnea-hypopnea indices

Conditions

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Sleep Apnea, Obstructive

Keywords

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obstructive sleep apnea surgery tongue

Study Design

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Allocation Method

NON_RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

SINGLE_GROUP

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Interventions

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Aspire Medical Advance System

The treatment includes a device that is surgically implanted in the tongue and lower jaw. The purpose of the implant is to prevent obstruction of the upper airway thereby improving breathing during sleep.

Intervention Type DEVICE

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Previously diagnosed or screened with moderate to severe sleep apnea who have an AHI of between 15 and 60
* Age between 18 and 65
* Body mass index (BMI) \</= 32
* Patient has been offered CPAP and has refused or failed to continue CPAP treatment
* Identified evidence of airway collapse at the base of the tongue
* Signed informed consent

Exclusion Criteria

* Prior OSA surgery except tonsillectomy, adenoidectomy, and nasal surgery
* Enlarged tonsils (3+ and 4+)
* Anatomy unable to accommodate the implant
* Severe mandibular deficiency/retrognathia
* Significant rhinitis/nasal obstruction
* Unable and/or not willing to comply with treatment follow-up requirements
* Pregnancy (female subjects of childbearing age mus have a negative pregnancy test prior to enrollment and should maintain adequate contraception during the study) or breastfeeding
* Active systemic infection
* Allergy to latex or any medication used during implantation
* Previous history of neck or upper respiratory tract cancer
* History of radiation therapy to neck or upper respiratory tract
* Dysphagia
* History of major cardiovascular disorders including MI, angina, uncontrolled hypertension, and CHF
* Major pulmonary disorders including COPD and uncontrolled asthma
* Patient is suffering from untreated/inadequately treated major depression, as determined by history
* History of falling asleep driving or motor vehicle accident secondary to excessive sleepiness
* Anesthesia risk group ASA Class IV or V
* Other medical, social or psychological problems that, in the opinion of the investigator, could complicate the procedure and/or recovery from this treatment or could complicate the procedures and evaluations pre- and post-treatment
* Enrollment in another pharmacological or medical device study
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

65 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Aspire Medical

INDUSTRY

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Aspire Medical, Inc.

Principal Investigators

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Tucker Woodson, MD

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Department of OTO-HNS Medical College of Wisconsin

Locations

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Northside Hospital/Advanced Ear Nose & Throat Associates PC

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Site Status

St. Vincent's Hospital

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Site Status

University of Cincinnati Medical Center

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

Site Status

Medical College of Wisconsin

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

Site Status

Countries

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United States

Related Links

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http://www.aspiremedical.com

Sponsor's web site; has basic product \& patient information

Other Identifiers

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TAS 002

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id