Combined RF Surgery of the Tongue Base and Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) for Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Study Results

Results pending

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Study Classification

OBSERVATIONAL

Brief Summary

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Introduction: The aim of the study was to investigate the effectiveness of combined bipolar radiofrequency surgery of the tongue base (RFBT) and uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) in a single session for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and to determine whether this combination is safe and well tolerated.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Sleep Apnea Syndrome

Study Design

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Observational Model Type

CASE_CONTROL

Study Time Perspective

RETROSPECTIVE

Study Groups

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RFITT+UPPP

No interventions assigned to this group

UPPP

No interventions assigned to this group

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: obstructive sleep apnea not treated by CPAP

Exclusion Criteria: a history of previous surgery for OSA and only one level of airway obstruction

Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

80 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Locations

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Faculty Hospital Motol

Prague, , Czechia

Site Status

Countries

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Czechia

Other Identifiers

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CU123

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id