Tonsillitis ChronicNCT07903233
Adult Tonsillectomy Techniques: Blunt Dissection Vs Bipolar Radiofrequency
A study testing Blunt Dissection and Bipolar Radiofrequency in people with Tonsillitis Chronic and Tonsillitis Recurrent, run by Tanta University at 1 site in Egypt.
Trial summary
The aim of this study is to assess the effectiveness of bipolar radiofrequency techniques of tonsillectomy in adults. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and older
- Conditions the study is for
- Tonsillitis Chronic, Tonsillitis Recurrent
- What is being tested?
- Blunt Dissection and Bipolar Radiofrequency
- Type of treatment
- Surgery or procedure
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 56 participants
- Where
- 1 siteEgypt
- Study dates
- 1 May 2023to 1 Nov 2024
- Phase
- Interventional
- 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 18 years and older
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Age of 18 years and above.
- Patients with chronic tonsillitis.
- Patients with history of recurrent tonsillitis (7 infections over one year, 5 infections annually over 2 years or 3 infections annually over 3 years).
Who cannot join
- Age less than 18 years.
- Medically unfit patients.
- Patients with bleeding disorders.
- Asthma exacerbation.
- Persistent adenoid hypertrophy.
- Active rheumatic heart diseases as patient won't be fit for general anesthesia.
- Patients need tonsillectomy for biopsy in cases of suspected malignancy.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Comparative Study of Adult Tonsillectomy Techniques: Blunt Dissection Vs Bipolar Radiofrequency
The aim of this study is to assess the effectiveness of bipolar radiofrequency techniques of tonsillectomy in adults.
Read the detailed description
Tonsillectomy is one of the commonest procedures performed in otorhinolaryngology, accounting 20%-40% of surgical procedures performed in this field.
The techniques of tonsillectomy can be broadly divided into 2 major categories: extracapsular (total tonsillectomy, subcapsular) and intracapsular (partial tonsillectomy). Intracapsular is also known as "subtotal," and this procedure is also referred to as tonsillotomy.
- Conditions
- Tonsillitis Chronic, Tonsillitis Recurrent
- Being tested
- Blunt Dissection, Bipolar Radiofrequency
- Keywords
- Tonsillectomy, Blunt dissection, Bipolar Radio frequency
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Blunt DissectionProcedure or surgery
Patients underwent blunt dissection tonsillectomy.
Bipolar RadiofrequencyProcedure or surgery
Patients underwent bipolar radiofrequency tonsillectomy.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Blunt Dissection | Experimental | Patients underwent blunt dissection tonsillectomy. Receives: Procedure: Blunt Dissection |
| Bipolar Radiofrequency | Active comparator | Patients underwent bipolar radiofrequency tonsillectomy. Receives: Procedure: Bipolar Radiofrequency |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Intraoperative bleeding
Intraoperative bleeding was evaluated by the amount of blood loss calculated by the following method:
- Number of cotton balls used = a
- Approximate amount of blood in a cotton ball = 2.5 ml
- Amount of blood in cotton balls (b) = 2.5 X a
- Amount of fluid (blood and known amount of used saline) collected from the suction bottle = c
- Amount of used saline = d
- Amount of blood in suction bottle (e) = (c-d)
- Total amount of blood loss = (b+e)
Measured: From the start to the end of surgery (Up to 60 minutes)
Secondary outcomes (2)
Intraoperative time
Intraoperative time was measured using a stopwatch from the start of incision till removal of the mouth gag.
Measured: During surgery, from the first incision until removal of the mouth gag (Up to 60 minutes)
Degree of pain
Degree of pain was assessed using the visual analogue scale (VAS).
The distance was measured in millimetres and interpreted as follows:
- 0 to 4 mm - No Pain
- 5 to 44 mm - Mild Pain
- 45 to 74 mm - Moderate Pain
- 75 to 100 mm - Severe Pain VAS was also more convenient in monitoring pain progression; the patient could indicate the level of increased or decreased pain on the scale which could be compared with the earlier level of pain
Measured: 2 weeks postoperatively
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted29 Oct 2026
- Study start1 May 2023
- Primary completion1 Nov 2024
- Study completion1 Nov 2024
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Tonsillitis ChronicStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Tanta UniversityThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 56 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Tanta University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Ahmed Talaat Zeyada Abdelhalim, Tanta University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07903233
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 36264MS436/12/23
- Status last verified
- Oct 2026
- First submitted
- 18 Oct 2026
- Last updated
- 29 Oct 2026
- Results posted
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Yes: The data will be available upon a reasonable request from the corresponding author after the end of study for one year.
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 29 Oct 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Comparative Study of Adult Tonsillectomy Techniques: Blunt Dissection Vs Bipolar Radiofrequency
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07903233
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 36264MS436/12/23
- Conditions
- Tonsillitis Chronic, Tonsillitis Recurrent
- Keywords
- Tonsillectomy, Blunt dissection, Bipolar Radio frequency
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 56 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Tanta UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 May 2023 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 1 Nov 2024 (actual)
- Study completion
- 1 Nov 2024 (actual)
- First posted
- 29 Oct 2026 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The aim of this study is to assess the effectiveness of bipolar radiofrequency techniques of tonsillectomy in adults.
Detailed description
Tonsillectomy is one of the commonest procedures performed in otorhinolaryngology, accounting 20%-40% of surgical procedures performed in this field.
The techniques of tonsillectomy can be broadly divided into 2 major categories: extracapsular (total tonsillectomy, subcapsular) and intracapsular (partial tonsillectomy). Intracapsular is also known as "subtotal," and this procedure is also referred to as tonsillotomy.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Blunt Dissection | Experimental | Procedure: Blunt DissectionPatients underwent blunt dissection tonsillectomy. |
| Bipolar Radiofrequency | Active comparator | Procedure: Bipolar RadiofrequencyPatients underwent bipolar radiofrequency tonsillectomy. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Age of 18 years and above.
- Patients with chronic tonsillitis.
- Patients with history of recurrent tonsillitis (7 infections over one year, 5 infections annually over 2 years or 3 infections annually over 3 years).
Key exclusion criteria (7 listed)
- Age less than 18 years.
- Medically unfit patients.
- Patients with bleeding disorders.
- Asthma exacerbation.
- Persistent adenoid hypertrophy.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Blunt DissectionPatients underwent blunt dissection tonsillectomy. | Procedure or surgery | Blunt Dissection |
| Bipolar RadiofrequencyPatients underwent bipolar radiofrequency tonsillectomy. | Procedure or surgery | Bipolar Radiofrequency |
Primary outcome
Intraoperative bleeding
Time frame: From the start to the end of surgery (Up to 60 minutes)
Intraoperative bleeding was evaluated by the amount of blood loss calculated by the following method: * Number of cotton balls used = a * Approximate amount of blood in a cotton ball = 2.5 ml * Amount of blood in cotton balls (b) = 2.5 X a * Amount of fluid (blood and known amount of used saline) collected from the suction bottle = c * Amount of used saline = d * Amount of blood in suction bottle (e) = (c-d) * Total amount of blood loss = (b+e)
2 secondary outcomes
Intraoperative time
Time frame: During surgery, from the first incision until removal of the mouth gag (Up to 60 minutes)
Degree of pain
Time frame: 2 weeks postoperatively
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 29 Oct 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Yes. The data will be available upon a reasonable request from the corresponding author after the end of study for one year.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Blunt Dissection and Bipolar Radiofrequency in people with Tonsillitis Chronic and Tonsillitis Recurrent, run by Tanta University at 1 site in Egypt.
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 3 inclusion and 7 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 29 Oct 2026. 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 Egypt. 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.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Intraoperative bleeding (time frame: From the start to the end of surgery (Up to 60 minutes)). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
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 29 Oct 2026.