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Study NCT ID:
NCT00205543
Status:
COMPLETED
Last Update Posted:
2012-06-21
First Post:
2005-09-15
Brief Title:
Study of Effects of Sutures on Results of Palate Surgery for Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Sponsor:
Virginia Commonwealth University
Organization:
Virginia Commonwealth University
Study Overview
Official Title:
Role of Suture Closure in Post-Operative Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty Outcomes
Status:
COMPLETED
Status Verified Date:
2012-06
Last Known Status:
None
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
None
Brief Summary:
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
Detailed Description:
Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty or UPPP is the most common surgical procedure performed for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea The procedure involves removal of redundant tissue from the lower palate roof of mouth including the uvula and then suturing the cut edges of the remaining tissue together However it is frequently noted by surgeons that sutures placed in the roof of the mouth do not stay intact Also in standard tonsillectomy which involves removal of the tonsils and thus creation of a wound near the palate no suturing is used which does not seem to affect how the area heals Previous studies have shown no significant differences in complication rates post-operative pain or symptom outcomes in patients undergoing tonsillectomy either with or without suture repair of the tonsillectomy wound In this study we will examine whether suture repair following UPPP has any effect on post-operative pain healing or treatment success in terms of symptom resolution or post-operative sleep study results
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
None
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?:
None