Study to Determine the Effectiveness of Pillar Palatal Implants to Treat Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Obstructive Sleep Apnea focused on measuring Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Daytime Sleepiness, Pillar Palatal Implants
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 18 years or older Body Mass Index equal to 32 or less Apnea-Hypopnea Index greater than/equal to 10 and less than/equal to 30 Symptoms of daytime sleepiness Exclusion Criteria: Septal deviation or nasal obstruction Nasal polyps Severe seasonal allergies Soft palate length insufficient to accommodate implants Fujita Modified Mallampati Class 3 Large tonsils Lingual tonsil hypertrophy Hypopharyngeal obstruction Previous pharyngeal surgery Previous upper respiratory tract cancer or radiation therapy Active respiratory tract infection Dysphagia or speech disorder Neurologic disorder Unstable psychiatric disorder Pregnant or breastfeeding History of falling asleep driving or MVA due to sleepiness Currently on CPAP therapy or other device for OSA Other sleep disorders
Sites / Locations
- University of Indiana Medical Center
- University Ear, Nose and Throat Specialists
- Department of OTO-HNS Medical College of Wisconsin