Clinical trials: Tonsil Disease
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
Sleep Apnea, Obstructives, Tonsil Hypertrophy
Randomized Clinical Trial for Tonsil Surgery in Adults With Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Enlarged Tonsils
The aim is to investigate whether the tissue-preserving tonsil surgery technique is as effective as complete tonsil removal in the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea.
- Trial name
- TONOS (NCT07580170)
- Testing
- Tonsillectomy, Tonsillotomy
- Where
- 4 sites in Finland
- Volunteers
- 132 people
- Sponsor
- Turku University Hospital
Tonsillar Hypertrophy, Eustachian Tube Dysfunction
Evaluation of Eustachian Tube Function With 226 and 1000 Hz Probes in Children Undergoing Tonsillectomy ± Adenoidectomy
In children undergoing tonsillectomy ± adenoidectomy without eustachian dysfunction, the objective is to control tubal functions with tympanometry utilising probes at 226 Hz and 1000 Hz, as well as measuring the ipsilateral and…
- Conditions
- Tonsillar Hypertrophy, Eustachian Tube Dysfunction, Tympanic Membrane Disorder, Eustachian Tube Dysfunction of Both Ears
- Trial name
- NCT06577051
- Testing
- Eustachian tube function test with 226 and 1000 Hz probes
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 128 people
- Sponsor
- Sumeyra DOLUOGLU
Human Papillomavirus Positive Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Oropharynx Cancer
New Modalities for Detection of Oropharyngeal Cancer
Background: The incidence of human papilloma virus-driven oropharyngeal cancer (HPV-OPC), a type of head and neck cancer, is rapidly increasing within the US. Currently, there are no screening methods for early detection.
- Conditions
- Human Papillomavirus Positive Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Oropharynx Cancer, Base of Tongue Carcinoma, Tonsil Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT03226613
- Testing
- Transcervical Oropharyngeal Ultrasound, Oral Rinse Collection, Blood Draw
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 51 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Tonsil Hypertrophy
Effect of the Combination of Dexamethasone and BIS Monitoring on Reducing Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting in Children
This study will investigate the impact of combining dexamethasone and bispectral index (BIS) monitoring on the incidence of postoperative nausea and vomiting, emergence delirium and recovery trajectories in children undergoing…
- Trial name
- BISDEX (NCT07299435)
- Testing
- BIS monitoring
- Where
- 5 sites in Czechia
- Volunteers
- 1,508 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital Ostrava
Post Surgical Pain, Analgesia
HONEY for the Treatment of POst-Tonsillectomy Pain
Double-blind, randomised, placebo controlled, single-site trial in adults to compare the effect of Manuka honey with standard of care compared to placebo with standard of care on post-tonsillectomy pain and postoperative…
- Trial name
- HONEY-POT (NCT06275698)
- Testing
- Manuka honey MGO 1000, Sugar-based syrup, thickened with sodium alginate and flavoured with honey flavouring
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust
Sleep Apnea Syndrome, Malocclusion
Pharyngeal Size in Patients With Obstructive Tonsils Under Orthodontic Treatment
Enlarged tonsils and malocclusion have relationship with sleep disturbance in children. The consequences of these features can include deviation of normal craniofacial growth such that this may result in a facial morphology more…
- Trial name
- NCT01164631
- Testing
- Bioajusta X Orthodontic treatment
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- University of Sao Paulo General Hospital
Influenza
Response to Live Attenuated Influenza Vaccine in Tonsillar Tissues and Blood
This is one project of a larger ongoing study related to the immune system's response to the flu virus. This study is designed to investigate the immune response to a nasal flu immunization in tonsillar tissue compared to what…
- Trial name
- FLU-Tonsil (NCT03884296)
- Testing
- FluMist
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
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
Oral Cavity Cancer, Head and Neck Cancers - Tonsils
Effects of Oral Aloe Vera Juice on Chemotherapy and Radiation-induced Oral Mucositis and Esophagitis
As mentioned above, several prior studies have shown the positive effects of oral use of aloe vera juice in managing chemotherapy and radiation-induced oral mucositis and esophagitis.
- Conditions
- Oral Cavity Cancer, Head and Neck Cancers - Tonsils, Esophageal Cancer, Laryngeal Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT05369234
- Testing
- 100% Aloe Vera Juice, Magic Mouthwash, Salt and Baking soda rinse
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Covenant Health Cancer Center
Pain, Postoperative, Tonsillar Hypertrophy
Management of Post-Tonsillectomy Pain in Pediatric Patients
Single-center, randomized, open-label, non-inferiority treatment pilot study to evaluate the effectiveness of a combined acetaminophen and ibuprofen regimen for treatment of post-operative tonsillectomy pain in the pediatric…
- Conditions
- Pain, Postoperative, Tonsillar Hypertrophy, Tonsillitis
- Trial name
- NCT04551196
- Testing
- Alternating Acetaminophen and Ibuprofen, Combined Acetaminophen and Ibuprofen
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
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
Recurrent Tonsillitis, Chronic Tonsillitis
Recovery From Tonsil Surgery.
The goal of this study is to optimize the duration of sick leave and the usage of opioids following partial tonsillar surgery in adults by comparing the recovery after extracapsular tonsillectomy (ECTE) with recovery after…
- Trial name
- FINITE-2 (NCT07598201)
- Testing
- extracapsular tonsillectomy, intracapsular tonsillectomy
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- Turku University Hospital
Tonsillar Hypertrophy, Upper Airway Obstruction
Safety and Efficacy of the Irreversible Electroporation (IRE) System for Adenotonsillar Hypertrophy in Children
This is a multi-center, prospective, open-label, traditional feasibility study with a before-after study design. The study is designed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of an Irreversible Electroporation (IRE) System for the…
- Trial name
- NCT06960239
- Testing
- IRE System
- Where
- 2 sites in Romania, Uzbekistan
- Volunteers
- 31 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- ENTire Medical Ltd.
IgA Nephropathy
Effect of Tonsillectomy on Longterm Renal Outcome of IgA Nephropathy
The effect of tonsillectomy therapy on IgA nephropathy is still controversial.Few prospective,randomized investigations have examined how tonsillectomy affects the shortterm and longterm renal outcome of IgA nephropathy.This is A…
- Trial name
- NCT02471599
- Testing
- tonsillectomy, non-tonsillectomy
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Sun Yat-sen University
Head and Neck Carcinoma, Malignant Parotid Gland Neoplasm
Customized 3D Printed Oral Stents During Head and Neck Radiotherapy
This clinical trial studies the effect of customized 3 dimensional (3D) printed oral tents on patients with head and neck cancer who are receiving radiotherapy.
- Conditions
- Head and Neck Carcinoma, Malignant Parotid Gland Neoplasm, Maxillary Sinus Carcinoma, Nasal Cavity Carcinoma
- Trial name
- NCT04870762
- Testing
- Best Practice, Medical Device Usage and Evaluation
- Where
- 7 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 88 people
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Pediatric Sleep Apnea, Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Photobiomodulation for Pediatric Hypertrophic Tonsils
Pediatric obstructive sleep apnea is a medical condition where a child has great difficulty with breathing, or stops breathing all together, while asleep.
- Conditions
- Pediatric Sleep Apnea, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Tonsils Hypertrophy
- Trial name
- NCT05459935
- Testing
- PBM Tonsil Arm
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 64 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alberta
Laryngopharyngeal Reflux, Hypertrophy of Lingual Tonsil
Dexlansoprazole to Treat Laryngopharyngeal Reflux and Lingual Tonsil Hypertrophy
Main Hypothesis: The investigators hypothesize that measurements of lingual tonsil tissue (LTT) thickness will decrease following treatment with once daily oral dexlansoprazole 60 mg in patients diagnosed with laryngopharyngeal…
- Trial name
- NCT01328652
- Testing
- dexlansoprazole
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Advanced Center for Specialty Care
Tonsillar Hypertrophy, Adenoid Hypertrophy
Interactive Perioperative Teaching Platform (IPTP)
The proposed study will assess whether an interactive perioperative teaching platform (IPTP) provided to families of patients undergoing ambulatory pediatric surgery will reduce families' anxiety, and improve satisfaction and…
- Conditions
- Tonsillar Hypertrophy, Adenoid Hypertrophy, Cryptorchidism, Hypospadias
- Trial name
- NCT03677453
- Testing
- Interactive Perioperative Teaching Platform
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 151 people
- Sponsor
- Vidya Raman
Tonsil Disease, Tonsillitis
Intracapsular Tonsillectomy in Adults
Comparing the classical extracapsular tonsillectomy (TE) performed with electrosurgery to intracapsular approaches (SIPT) by coblation or microdebrider. The patient group is adults with recurrent or chronic tonsillitis
- Conditions
- Tonsil Disease, Tonsillitis, Tonsillitis Acute, Tonsillitis Chronic
- Trial name
- NCT03654742
- Testing
- tonsillectomy
- Where
- Finland
- Volunteers
- 167 people
- Sponsor
- Turku University Hospital