Clinical trials: Tonsillar Hypertrophy
Adenoid Hypertrophy, Tonsillar Hypertrophy
Full-wrap Versus Conventional Suspension for Reducing Soft Palate Injury Rate in Transoral Surgery
This study aims to evaluate whether the use of full-wrap suspension, compared with the traditional double-strap suspension, can effectively reduce the risk of intraoperative and postoperative soft palate injury in…
- Conditions
- Adenoid Hypertrophy, Tonsillar Hypertrophy, Nasopharyngeal Diseases, Nasopharyngeal Tumors
- Trial name
- NCT07552545
- Testing
- Intraoperative soft palate suspension using the double-strap method., Intraoperative soft palate suspension using the full-wrap method.
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 138 people
- Sponsor
- Sun Yat-sen University
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.
Chronic Tonsillitis, Tonsillar Hypertrophy, Tonsillitis
Comparing Two Agents Used to Stop Bleeding During Tonsil Removal Surgery: Adrenaline Versus Hydrogen Peroxide
The goal of this quasi-experimental study is to compare the effectiveness of topical adrenaline and 3% hydrogen peroxide for controlling bleeding (hemostasis) during tonsil removal surgery in patients aged 5 to 18 years.
- Conditions
- Chronic Tonsillitis, Tonsillar Hypertrophy, Tonsillitis, Tonsillectomy
- Trial name
- NCT07675278
- Testing
- Adrenaline, Hydrogen Peroxide
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 64 people
- Sponsor
- Rawalpindi Medical College
Tonsillar Hypertrophy
Efficacy and Safety of Irreversible Electroporation for Chronic Symptomatic Tonsillar Hypertrophy Treatment
The purpose of the IRE System is to address the clinical need for reducing the volume of chronic symptomatic hypertrophic tonsil(s) while minimizing side effects and complications. Procedure time will also be reduced.
- Trial name
- NCT06187194
- Testing
- IRE System
- Where
- Romania
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- ENTire Medical Ltd.
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
Adenoid Hypertrophy, Tonsillar Hypertrophy
Evaluation of the Effects of Adenoidectomy and Adenotonsillectomy on Voice in Children
This prospective study aims to evaluate the effects of adenoidectomy and adenotonsillectomy on voice and speech functions in children.
- Conditions
- Adenoid Hypertrophy, Tonsillar Hypertrophy, Voice Disorders in Children
- Trial name
- NCT07399041
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Gaziosmanpasa Research and Education Hospital
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
Adenoid Hypertrophy, Tonsillar Hypertrophy
Metabolomic Profiling of Racial Disparity
Tonsillectomy ± adenoidectomy (T\&A) is one of the most common surgical operations with over 500,000 pediatric T\&As performed annually in the United States.
- Conditions
- Adenoid Hypertrophy, Tonsillar Hypertrophy, Surgery
- Trial name
- NCT06266429
- Testing
- Blood collection
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 84 people
- Sponsor
- Nationwide Children's Hospital
Tonsillar Hypertrophy
Self-assessment of Tonsil Size
The participants receive instructions on two tonsil size classification scales and then, using a tongue depressor as well as their mobile phone camera and/or a flashlight and a mirror, the participants assess the size of their…
- Trial name
- NCT07205653
- Where
- Finland
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Turku University Hospital
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
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
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
Oropharynx Cancer, Tonsil Cancer
Surgeon-performed Outpatient Transoral and Transcervical Ultrasound of the Oropharynx
The purpose of the study is to compare the sensitivity and specificity of transoral ultrasound, transcervical ultrasound, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and Positron Emission Tomography-Computerized Tomography (PET-CT) in terms…
- Conditions
- Oropharynx Cancer, Tonsil Cancer, Base of the Tongue Tumor, Tonsil Hypertrophy
- Trial name
- SPOT-US (NCT05696314)
- Testing
- Transoral Ultrasound, Transcervical Ultrasound
- Where
- 3 sites in Denmark
- Volunteers
- 201 people
- Sponsor
- Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet
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
Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Tonsillar Hypertrophy
Tonsillectomy vs. Tonsillotomy in Adults With Obstructive Sleep Apnea
The primary purpose of this randomized controlled trial s to investigate whether surgical reduction of palatine tonsils (tonsillotomy) is a superior treatment compared to complete surgical removal of palatine tonsils…
- Trial name
- NCT06376383
- Testing
- Tonsillectomy, Tonsillotomy
- Volunteers
- 464 people
- Sponsor
- University of Aarhus
Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Tonsillar Hypertrophy
Long-term Results of Tonsillectomy in the Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Adults
Long-term results of tonsillectomy in the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea in adults
- Conditions
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Tonsillar Hypertrophy, Sleep Apnea Syndromes
- Trial name
- NCT05049369
- Testing
- Polysomnography
- Where
- Finland
- Volunteers
- 17 people
- Sponsor
- Turku University Hospital
Tonsillar Hypertrophy
Opioid-sparing Effect of Intranasal Dexmedetomidine
Background: Management of postoperative pain in paediatric patients undergoing tonsillectomy remains a challenge that faces anesthesiologists in their daily practice.
- Trial name
- NCT05848505
- Testing
- Dexmedetomidine
- Where
- United Arab Emirates
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Pierre-Yves P Lequeux
Oropharynx Cancer, Oropharynx Neoplasm
Outpatient Ultrasound for the Diagnostic Work-up of Oropharynx Cancer
The aim of the study was to examine the detection rate and tumor size evaluation in patients with suspected oropharynx cancer using a new technique with transoral ultrasound of the oropharynx.
- Conditions
- Oropharynx Cancer, Oropharynx Neoplasm, Tonsil Cancer, Tonsil Neoplasm
- Trial name
- NCT05698667
- Testing
- Transoral ultrasound, Transcervical ultrasound
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet
Apnea, Obstructive, Tonsillitis
Evaluation of the Functional Impact of Adenotonsilectomy
Spirometric assessment of respiratory function before and after adenotonsillectomy surgery
- Conditions
- Apnea, Obstructive, Tonsillitis, Tonsillar Hypertrophy, Respiratory Function Impaired
- Trial name
- NCT05532228
- Testing
- Adenotonsillectomy
- Where
- Portugal
- Volunteers
- 78 people
- Sponsor
- Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas Abel Salazar
Tonsillar Hypertrophy
Tulobuterol Patch in Pediatric Patients Undergoing Tonsillectomy
Tonsillectomy is a common pediatric procedure for the treatment of sleep-disordered breathing and chronic tonsillitis. Up to half of children having this procedure experience a perioperative respiratory adverse event.
- Trial name
- NCT04057469
- Testing
- Tulobuterol Hydrochloride
- Where
- 4 sites in South Korea
- Volunteers
- 182 people
- Sponsor
- Seoul National University Hospital