Study of Effects of Sutures on Results of Palate Surgery for Obstructive Sleep Apnea

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Conditions studied: Obstructive Sleep Apnea

In brief

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.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00205543

Run by

Virginia Commonwealth University

People needed

16

Starts

2004-07-01

Expected to finish

2008-12-01

Last updated by the study team

2012-06-21

Who can join

Age: 21 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

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

You may not qualify if…

• previous palate surgery

Where it is running

• Department of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery, Virginia Commonwealth University — Richmond, Virginia, United States

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