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New treatment option for Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Official title Modified Anterior Palatoplasty In Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT04572503
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The aim of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of barbed suture modification of anterior palatoplasty in the treatment of patients with retropalatal mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS).
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- Patients with mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea syndrome.
- Patients diagnosed with mild (AHI 5 to15) and moderate (AHI 16 to 30) OSAS with only retropalatal collapses
- Patients who are noncompliant with Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP).
You likely can't join if
- Patients diagnosed with sever OSAS (AHI more than 30)
- The main site of obstruction at retrolingual level or multilevel obstruction.
- Contraindication of surgery (e.g. cardiovascular problems and bleeding tendency).
- Patients with significant craniofacial anomalies affecting airway.
- Patients with BMI\>40 kg/m2.
- Patients unfit for general anesthesia.
See the full eligibility criteria
- Patients with mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea syndrome.
- Patients diagnosed with mild (AHI 5 to15) and moderate (AHI 16 to 30) OSAS with only retropalatal collapses
- Patients who are noncompliant with Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP).
- Patients diagnosed with sever OSAS (AHI more than 30)
- The main site of obstruction at retrolingual level or multilevel obstruction.
- Contraindication of surgery (e.g. cardiovascular problems and bleeding tendency).
- Patients with significant craniofacial anomalies affecting airway.
- Patients with BMI\>40 kg/m2.
- Patients unfit for general anesthesia.
- History of previous velopharyngeal or lingual surgeries.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Banhā, Qalyubia Governorate, Egypt
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Banhā, Qalyubia Governorate, Egypt. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.