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NCT07580170
Randomized Clinical Trial for Tonsil Surgery in Adults With Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Enlarged Tonsils
Conditions: Sleep Apnea, Obstructives, Tonsil Hypertrophy
Sex: All
Ages: 18 Years – 65 Years
Healthy volunteers: No
Phase: NA
Enrollment: 132
Sponsor: Turku University Hospital
Location: Helsinki University Hospital Helsinki
Summary
The aim is to investigate whether the tissue-preserving tonsil surgery technique is as effective as complete tonsil removal in the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea. The primary outcome measure is the change in the apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) before surgery and at 4-6, 24, and 60 months after surgery.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* BMI \< 35
* Tonsil size 2 - 4
* Otherwise healthy patient fit for tonsil surgery
* Apnea-hypopnea index \> 15
* Obstructive sleep apnea symptoms
Exclusion Criteria:
* Pathological hemostasis or use of anticoagulation
* Craniofacial deformities
* Neurological condition with muscular hypotonia
* Other surgical treatment for OSA
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT07580170). StuddyBuddy aggregates publicly available trial information.
