Clinical Tial of Er:YAG Laser Snoring Treatment

Safety and Efficacy of Different Modes of Er:YAG Laser Treatment for Snoring in Comparison With Placebo

Two modes of laser (Er:YAG) treatment for snoring will be compared with sham treatment in a randomized clinical trial.

The aim of this study is to evaluate the clinical outcome of snoring treatment using non-ablative Er:YAG laser in comparison with sham laser treatment. Furthermore, to different modes of Er:YAG laser will be compared; a long-pulse mode (LP) and proprietary SMOOTH mode (Fotona, Slovenia).

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%).