Office-Based Multilevel Radiofrequency Ablation for Mild-to-Moderate Obstructive Sleep Apnea.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Investigate multilevel radiofrequency ablation (RFA) as an alternative therapy for patients with mild-to-moderate obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).

Study design

Prospective, open-label, single-arm, nonrandomized clinical trial.

Setting

Multicenter academic and private clinics.

Methods

Patients with mild-to-moderate OSA (apnea-hypopnea index [AHI] 10-30; body mass index ≤ 32) were treated with 3 sessions of office-based RFA to the soft palate and tongue base. The primary outcome was a change in the AHI and oxygen desaturation index (ODI 4%). Secondary outcomes included subjective sleepiness level; snoring level; and sleep-related quality of life.

Results

Fifty-six patients were enrolled, with 43 (77%) completing the study protocol. Following 3 sess

SUBMITTER: Herman H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10046721 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan-Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature