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AdenotonsillitisNCT01270243

Bacterial Microbiota In The Tonsils Of Children

An observational study of Adenotonsillitis, run by University of Chicago at 1 site in United States.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

We, the investigators, propose to look at the bacteria on and in tonsils using gene microarrays. We expect to find previously reported bacteria but also the possibility of previously undetected organisms. We think that the bacterial pathogens present on the tonsillar surface are different from the tonsil core. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 2 to 12 years
Conditions the study is for
Adenotonsillitis
How many people
24 participants
Where
1 siteUnited States
Study dates
1 Dec 2010to 18 Feb 2017
Phase
Observational
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 2 to 12 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Child

Study population: Children undergoing adenotonsillectomies at the Comer Children's Hospital

Who may be able to join

  • Age 2-12 yrs
  • Both males and females
  • Undergoing adenotonsillectomy
  • Additional criteria for subjects in the recurrent infection group:
  • Sleep questionnaire score <5
  • Designated by surgeon as having recurrent adenotonsillitis as reason for surgery
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  • Additional criteria for subjects in the airway obstruction group:
  • Sleep questionnaire score >5
  • Presence of positive polysomnogram desired but not necessary
  • Designated by surgeon as having airway obstruction or sleep apnea as reason for surgery
  • Age 2-12 yrs
  • Both males and females
  • No history of adenotonsillar problems
  • Sleep questionnaire score < 5

Who cannot join

  • Antibiotic intake in the past 10 days
  • Other major medical problems (immune deficiency, cystic fibrosis, malignancy) In the surgery group: designated by surgeon as having both recurrent adenotonsillitis and airway obstruction as reason for surgery Menstruating females

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

United States1 site
  • University of Chicago

    Chicago, Illinois, 60637

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About this study

Official title: Bacterial Microbiota In The Tonsils Of Children Undergoing Adenotonsillectomy And Normal Controls

We, the investigators, propose to look at the bacteria on and in tonsils using gene microarrays. We expect to find previously reported bacteria but also the possibility of previously undetected organisms. We think that the bacterial pathogens present on the tonsillar surface are different from the tonsil core. And we also think that the bacteria of the tonsil surface will differ between patients undergoing adenotonsillectomy and normal controls with no adenotonsillar problems.

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

Study groups in NCT01270243
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
ControlNo tonsilar or adenoid problems
Adenotonsillectomy (recurrent)Recurrent adenotonsillitis
Adenotonsillectomy (obstruction)Upper airway obstruction

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted5 Jan 2011 (estimated)
  2. Study start1 Dec 2010
  3. Primary completion18 Feb 2017
  4. Study completion18 Feb 2017

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Observational
Observational model
Case-control
Time perspective
Prospective
Enrolment
24 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT01270243
Sponsor's protocol ID
10-636-A
Status last verified
Apr 2023
First submitted
3 Jan 2011
Last updated
26 Apr 2023
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
Yes

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Adenotonsillitis, run by University of Chicago at 1 site in United States.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 14 inclusion and 2 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 26 Apr 2023. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 26 Apr 2023.

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