Study to Evaluate Recovery From Postoperative Pain After Sleep Apnea Surgery

August 25, 2015 updated by: ArthroCare Corporation

Prospective, Randomized, Controlled Clinical Trial to Evaluate Recovery From Post-operative Pain in Adults After Sleep Apnea Surgery Using a Coblation Device Compared to Electrocautery

The purpose of this study is to assess whether tonsillectomy and UPPP performed using the study device to treat Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) symptoms in adults is associated with less postoperative pain during the 21-day postoperative recovery period compared to electrocautery dissection.

Study Overview

Status

Withdrawn

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

This prospective clinical study is designed to assess whether tonsillectomy and UPPP performed using the study device to treat OSA symptoms in an adult population is associated with less postoperative pain during the 21-day postoperative recovery period compared to electrocautery dissection. The amount of post-operative pain will be assessed daily over the 21-day post-operative recovery period using two general measures: 1) self-reported pain intensity and 2) self-reported pain medication administration, including frequency of use and dose. Further, timing of self-medication will be analyzed separately.

Study Type

Interventional

Phase

  • Phase 4

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • United States
    • Minnesota
      • Rochester, Minnesota, United States, 55905
        • Mayo Clinic Rochester

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

16 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Subject is > or = 18 years of age
  • Subject has positive diagnosis of Obstructive Sleep Apnea confirmed by polysomnographic study
  • Subject is a surgical candidate for UPPP and tonsillectomy with or without tongue base somnoplasty
  • Subject signs IRB-approved informed consent form
  • Subject is willing and able to complete required follow-up.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Subject has had a previous tonsillectomy
  • Subject's RDI >40
  • Subject has a history of chronic use of narcotic pain medications
  • Subject is unable to take liquid opioid analgesics
  • Subject requires additional surgical procedures (such as nasal septoplasty or FESS) within 28 days of enrollment

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: Single

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Number of days to cessation of narcotic pain medication use during the 21-day post-treatment period.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Number of days to pain resolution as measured using a visual analogue scale during the 21-day post-treatment period.
Analysis of timing of self-administration of medication during the 21-day post-treatment period
Analysis of daily pain intensity using a visual analogue scale during the 21-day post-treatment period.

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

ArthroCare Corporation

Collaborators

Mayo Clinic

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: John Bitner, MD

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

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Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

September 22, 2006

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

September 22, 2006

First Posted (Estimate)

September 26, 2006

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

August 26, 2015

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

August 25, 2015

Last Verified

August 1, 2015

More Information

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Keywords

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Other Study ID Numbers

  • E-0406JM

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