Randomized Controlled Trial of TCRFVR and LAUP in Snorers

Comparison of Clinical Effect Between Temperature-Controlled Radio-Frequency Uvuloplasty and Laser Assisted Uvulo-Pharyngoplasty in Patients Who Snore

Status

Completed

Phases

Study type

Interventional

Source

ClinicalTrials.gov

Registry ID

NCT00202943

Enrollment

Registered

2005-09-20

Start date

2003-03-31

Completion date

2004-03-31

Last updated

2005-09-20

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Conditions

Snorer

Keywords

TCRFVR, LAUP, Snorer

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.

Interventions

PROCEDURETCRFVR and LAUP

Study design

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Intervention model

PARALLEL

Primary purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

NONE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

ALL

Age

20 Years to No maximum

Healthy volunteers

Yes

Inclusion criteria

* RDI \< 5/h

Exclusion criteria

* Previous treated snoring, coagulation disorder

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
LAUP is more effective in eliminating snoring	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
However, Rf cause less post-operative discomfort	—

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026