Ignite Creation Date:
2025-12-24 @ 3:42 PM
Ignite Modification Date:
2025-12-24 @ 3:42 PM
Study NCT ID:
NCT04314492
Status:
COMPLETED
Last Update Posted:
2025-04-25
First Post:
2020-03-13
Is Possible Gene Therapy:
False
Has Adverse Events:
False
Brief Title:
Intracapsular Tonsillectomy in the Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Adults
Sponsor:
Turku University Hospital
Organization:
Study Overview
Official Title:
Intracapsular Tonsillectomy in the Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Adults
Status:
COMPLETED
Status Verified Date:
2025-04
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:
Treating sleep apnea in adults caused by tonsillar hypertrophy with intracapsular tonsillectomy by coblation
Detailed Description:
The investigators aim to study if good surgical results can be achieved by intracapsular tonsillectomy with coblation while monitoring safety, efficiency and cost-effectiveness. In adult tonsil surgery, the current practice in Finland is commonly extracapsular tonsillectomy with monopolar electrosurgery.
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
False
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
False
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
False
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
False
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?: