Clinical Tial of Er:YAG Laser Snoring Treatment

Launched by LUIS MONTEIRO · May 9, 2019

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying the effectiveness of a special laser treatment, called Er:YAG laser, for people who snore. Researchers want to compare two different ways of using this laser to a fake treatment (sham treatment) to see which is more effective in reducing snoring. The trial is currently looking for participants aged 18 and older who snore or have sleep apnea, a condition that can cause breathing problems during sleep. To be eligible, you should not have severe nasal blockages and should have a partner who can provide information about your snoring.

If you join the trial, you will receive either the laser treatment or the sham treatment. Participants will be closely monitored and will need to follow some guidelines regarding food and drinks after the treatment. It’s important to note that certain health conditions, such as throat infections or pregnancy, may prevent someone from participating. This trial aims to find a new solution for snoring, which could potentially help improve sleep quality for many people.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Signed Informed consent form
• • Diagnosis of snoring/apnea including partner information
• • Age greater than 18 years.
• • Apnea-Hypopnea index (AHI) less than 30.
• • No significant nasal stenosis.
• • Bed partner present
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • People who refuse to participate in the study
• • Presence of concomitant disorders and/or diseases
• • Infections in the throat
• • current use of photosensitive drugs
• • pregnancy
• • scarring in the throat
• • acute pollen allergies
• • epilepsy
• • People starting with an extreme diet or weight loss plan
• • Patients who do not want to follow post treatment recommendation concerning food and drinks intake
• • Larynx obstruction (floppy epiglottis)
• • Oropharynx obstruction caused by palatine tonsils (\>50%).