Clinical trials: Tonsil Disease
Tonsillar Hypertrophy, Tonsillitis
Comparison of Bizact With Electroscissor for Tonsillectomy
In a randomized, partly double-blind prospective setup we want to compare traditional adult electro-scissor tonsillectomy With ultrasound Technology, Bizact.
- Trial name
- NCT03854279
- Testing
- tonsillar dissection
- Where
- Norway
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Oslo University Hospital
Sleep-Disordered Breathing, Sleep Apnea Syndromes in Children
Lateral Pharyngoplasty Outcomes in Children Undergoing Tonsillectomy
The goal of this treatment study is to determine if doing lateral pharyngoplasty with tonsillectomy is better for children than doing tonsillectomy alone.
- Conditions
- Sleep-Disordered Breathing, Sleep Apnea Syndromes in Children, Sleep Apnea, Obstructive, Tonsillitis
- Trial name
- NCT05575401
- Testing
- Lateral pharyngoplasty, Tonsillectomy
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 160 people
- Sponsor
- Loma Linda University
OSAS, Recurrent Tonsillitis
ASSESMENT OF TONSIL VOLUME WITH ULTRASONOGRAPHY IN BOTH CHILDREN AND ADULTS
The tonsil volume is an important factor in the decision of the tonsillectomy operation. For this reason, it is important to evaluate the tonsil size before the surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT04030156
- Testing
- tonsillectomy
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 85 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Pamukkale University
Tonsillitis Chronic, Tonsillitis Recurrent
The Effect of Systemic Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) Vs Intraoperative Infiltration of Steroids in Tonsillar Bed Following Tonsillectomy on Post Tonsillectomy Pain.
The aim of this study is to compare the efficacy of adding paracetamol to systemic non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) versus adding dexamethasone as local infiltration to paracetamol on post tonsillectomy pain control.
- Conditions
- Tonsillitis Chronic, Tonsillitis Recurrent, OSA - Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Trial name
- NSAIDs (NCT07035314)
- Testing
- Dexamethasone, NSAIDs, Control (Standard treatment)
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 75 people
- Sponsor
- Ain Shams University
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome in Children
ATT Compared With ATE in OSAS Children
Non-inferiority hypothesis; adenotonsillotomy is equally good as adenotonsillectomy in treating obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) in children after one, three and ten years.
- Trial name
- RCT ATE/ATT (NCT01676181)
- Testing
- Adenotonsillectomy, Adenotonsillotomy
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 79 people
- Sponsor
- Karolinska University Hospital
Oropharynx Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Oropharynx Cancer
Circulating Biomarkers in Oropharyngeal Cancers
The goal of this observational longitudinal study is to learn about circulating tumor Human Papilloma Virus-DNA (ctHPV-DNA) as a biomarker for HPV positive oropharyngeal cancer and cancer of unknown primary of the head and neck.
- Conditions
- Oropharynx Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Oropharynx Cancer, Tonsillar Cancer, Base of the Tongue Carcinoma
- Trial name
- CIRCOS (NCT05904327)
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 130 people
- Sponsor
- Region Örebro County
Otolaryngological Disease, Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea With Personalized Surgery in Children With Small Tonsils
The purpose of this study is to compare the effectiveness of a novel personalized surgical approach to the standard AT in children with small tonsils (ST).
- Trial name
- TOPS-ST (NCT06258837)
- Testing
- DISE-Directed Surgery, Adenotonsillectomy
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 175 people
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University
Pulmonary Diseases, Tonsillar Hypertrophy
The Influence of Feeding Position on Pulmonary Morbidity in Young Children
Supine feeding position is associated with serous otitis media. The hypothesis is that supine feeding is associated with recurrent otitis media, tonsillar and adenoid hypertrophy and recurrent pneumonia secondary to recurrent…
- Conditions
- Pulmonary Diseases, Tonsillar Hypertrophy, Otitis Media, Dental Caries
- Trial name
- NCT00248391
- Testing
- upright feeding
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 2,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hadassah Medical Organization
Tonsillitis, Tonsillar Hypertrophy
Relationship of Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress and Tonsillar Tissue Diseases
Tonsillar tissue is a significant organ for the performing of immune systems in children. The Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER), is an organelle needed for the care of a stable function of the cells.
- Conditions
- Tonsillitis, Tonsillar Hypertrophy, Immune System Diseases
- Trial name
- NCT04653376
- Testing
- Tonsillectomy surgery
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 46 people
- Sponsor
- Selcuk University
Tonsil Disease, Dental Diseases
Oral Device Clinical Trial
The investigators are studying the use of a new medical device developed at Nationwide Children's. This technology has been licensed and produced by Zotarix LLC, a medical device company.
- Conditions
- Tonsil Disease, Dental Diseases, Adenoid; Disorder (and Tonsils)
- Trial name
- NCT05022368
- Testing
- LabraGuard
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 250 people
- Sponsor
- Nationwide Children's Hospital
Pain
Efficacy of a Nurse Telephone Follow-up on Pain Intensity After Removal of Tonsils in Children
The purpose of this study is to determine if a nurse telephone follow-up to parents of children who underwent a removal of their tonsils would be effective in reducing pain intensity, complications and resort to other healthcare…
- Trial name
- NCT01568372
- Testing
- Telephone follow-up
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 52 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- St. Justine's Hospital
Cheilitis, Angular, Postoperative Complications
Using Dexpanthenol Cream to Prevent Lip Corner Cracks in Children After Tonsil/Adenoid Surgery
Soreness and cracking at the corners of the mouth, a condition called angular cheilitis, can be an uncomfortable problem for children after they have surgery to remove their tonsils and adenoids.
- Conditions
- Cheilitis, Angular, Postoperative Complications, Adenotonsillar Hypertrophy
- Trial name
- PrevAC-PedAT (NCT07002632)
- Testing
- Dexpanthenol 5 % Topical Ointment
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 106 people
- Sponsor
- Gaziosmanpasa Research and Education Hospital
Healthy
Tonsillar Cytokine Expression After Allergen and/or Virus Intervention
Hypotheses 1. Immunotherapy induces tolerogenic effects to allergens in T cell regulation in tonsils. 2. Influenza vaccination induces a strong interferon response and decreases Th2 response in tonsils. 3.
- Trial name
- Tons2 (NCT01924208)
- Testing
- Timothy, Phleum pretense, Live attenuated influenza virus, Timothy + attenuated influenza virus
- Where
- 4 sites in Finland
- Volunteers
- 180 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Turku University Hospital
Tonsillar Hypertrophy, Sleep Apnea, Obstructive
Intracapsular Tonsillectomy in the Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Adults
Treating sleep apnea in adults caused by tonsillar hypertrophy with intracapsular tonsillectomy by coblation
- Trial name
- NCT04314492
- Testing
- Tonsillectomy
- Where
- 2 sites in Finland
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- Turku University Hospital
Obstructive Sleep Disorder, Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Topical Microporous Polysaccharide Hemospheres Versus Electrocautery for Control of Pediatric Post-Tonsillectomy Bleeding
The ultimate goal of this work is to establish a method for control bleeding after tonsillectomy in awake children. Treatment of post-tonsillectomy bleeding in children typically requires general anesthesia with currently used…
- Conditions
- Obstructive Sleep Disorder, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Tonsillar Hypertrophy
- Trial name
- NCT00945412
- Testing
- Micropolysaccharide Hemospheres (Arista), Electrocautery (Monopolar suction cautery)
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary
Pain, Postoperative, Tonsillar Hypertrophy
Optimization of Pediatric Tonsillectomy to IMprove AnaLgesia
The purpose of this study is to compare the use of short acting opioids (fentanyl/hydromorphone) with long acting opioids (methadone) for pain control following tonsillectomy surgery in children and adolescents.
- Conditions
- Pain, Postoperative, Tonsillar Hypertrophy, Tonsillitis, Pediatric Sleep Apnea
- Trial name
- OPTIMAL (NCT06576830)
- Testing
- Methadone, Fentanyl/Hydromorphone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 440 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Periodic Fever, Aphthous Stomatitis, Pharyngitis, And Cervical Adenitis (Pfapa), Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Evaluating the Genetics and Immunology of Periodic Fever, Aphthous Stomatitis, Pharyngitis, and Cervical Adenitis (PFAPA) Syndrome and Other Tonsil Disorders
Background: Periodic fever, aphthous stomatitis, pharyngitis, and cervical adenitis (PFAPA) is the most common periodic fever syndrome of childhood.
- Conditions
- Periodic Fever, Aphthous Stomatitis, Pharyngitis, And Cervical Adenitis (Pfapa), Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Tonsillitis, Tonsil Disorder
- Trial name
- NCT05656365
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 1,500 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Tonsil Disease
Application and Demonstration of Endoscope-assisted Low-temperature Plasma Radiofrequency Ablation Resection of Tonsils
Low temperature plasma radiofofency ablation of tonsil under 70° nasal endoscope can directly view the lesion area on the monitor, clearly enlarge the operating field, and has the advantages of small surgical trauma, good…
- Trial name
- A (NCT06983860)
- Testing
- Application and demonstration of endoscope-assisted low-temperature plasma radiofrequency ablation resection of tonsils
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- People's Hospital of Anshun City of Guizhou Province
Sleep Disorder; Breathing-Related, Snoring
Intranasal Steroid as Medical Therapy For Sleep-Disordered Breathing in Children
MIST+ is studying a nasal spray to see if it will reduce the need for surgery for snoring. Children aged 3-12 are invited to take part.
- Conditions
- Sleep Disorder; Breathing-Related, Snoring, Obstructive Sleep Apnea of Child, Sleep Disorders in Children
- Trial name
- MIST+ (NCT05382494)
- Testing
- Mometasone Furoate 50mcg Nasal Spray, Sodium Chloride 0.9 % Nasal Spray
- Where
- 2 sites in Australia
- Volunteers
- 130 people
- Sponsor
- Murdoch Childrens Research Institute
Fever, Sore Throat
Thermographic Characteristics of Sore Throat by Thermographic Camera
Thermographic cameras are used to determine temperature and temperature differences. Attempts have been made to use the thermographic camera as a diagnostic tool in clinical practice.
- Trial name
- thermography (NCT01782183)
- Testing
- Thermal camera by Flir -HM series.
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Doron Carmi