Randomized Controlled Trial of TCRFVR and LAUP in Snorers

N/ACompletedNCT00202943

Taichung Veterans General Hospital40 enrolled

Overview

We hypothesis that radiofrequency will cause less post-operative discomfort when compared with laser assited uvulopharyngoplasty. 40 patients with primary snore will be enrolled into this study. After overnight sleep test confimred that no obstructive sleep apnea existed, cases were informed consented. Then they were randomized into two groups. Post-operative pain, duration of analgesics were recorded.

Although Rf group was less effective, they felt less discomfort.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

NONE

Enrollment

Conditions

Snorer

Interventions

TCRFVR and LAUPPROCEDURE

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 20 YearsHealthy volunteers:

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Inclusion Criteria: * RDI \< 5/h Exclusion Criteria: * Previous treated snoring, coagulation disorder

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

LAUP is more effective in eliminating snoring

Secondary Outcomes

However, Rf cause less post-operative discomfort

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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