Randomized Controlled Trial of TCRFVR and LAUP in Snorers

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Snorer

• Registration Number: NCT00202943
• Lead Sponsor: Taichung Veterans General Hospital

Brief Summary

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.

Detailed Description

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

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2003-03
• Study Completion: 2004-03
• Status Verified: 2005-09
• Study First Submitted: 2005-09-13
• Study First Submitted QC: 2005-09-13
• Last Update Submitted: 2005-09-13
• Study First Posted: 2005-09-20
• Last Update Posted: 2005-09-20

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 40

Inclusion Criteria

• RDI < 5/h

Exclusion Criteria

• Previous treated snoring, coagulation disorder

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
LAUP is more effective in eliminating snoring

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
However, Rf cause less post-operative discomfort