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Combined RF Surgery of the Tongue Base and Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) for Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Combined Bipolar Radiofrequency Surgery of the Tongue Base and Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty for Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Status
Completed
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT01259154
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2010-12-14
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2010-12-14

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Conditions

Sleep Apnea Syndrome

Brief summary

Introduction: The aim of the study was to investigate the effectiveness of combined bipolar radiofrequency surgery of the tongue base (RFBT) and uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) in a single session for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and to determine whether this combination is safe and well tolerated.

Interventions

None listed

Sponsors

Charles University, Czech Republic
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Observational model
CASE_CONTROL
Time perspective
RETROSPECTIVE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 80 Years

Inclusion criteria

obstructive sleep apnea not treated by CPAP

Exclusion criteria

a history of previous surgery for OSA and only one level of airway obstruction

Countries

Czechia

Outcome results

None listed

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