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Lateral Pharyngoplasty + Tonsillectomy for Tonsillitis

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Recruiting

Led By Tsungju O-Lee, MD

Research Sponsored by Loma Linda University

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Participants ages 3-17 years of age undergoing tonsillectomy +/- adenoidectomy at Loma Linda University Health

Be younger than 18 years old

Must not have

Subjects undergoing intracapsular tonsillectomy

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up change between baseline (immediately post-op) through 6 weeks after surgery

Awards & highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial aims to find out if adding lateral pharyngoplasty to tonsillectomy helps reduce pain, improve eating/drinking, and lower the risk of bleeding after surgery.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for children aged 3-17 who are having their tonsils removed, possibly along with adenoids, at Loma Linda University Health. It's not for kids with congenital syndromes or developmental delays, those getting a specific type of tonsil removal called intracapsular tonsillectomy, kids with cancer, or those dependent on a feeding tube.

What is being tested?

The study is testing if adding lateral pharyngoplasty to the usual tonsil removal surgery helps reduce pain after surgery, improves eating and drinking post-operation, and lowers bleeding risks in children. Some will have both procedures while others just the tonsillectomy to compare outcomes.

What are the potential side effects?

Potential side effects may include discomfort from surgical areas, difficulty swallowing due to swelling or soreness post-surgery, and possible bleeding which is being specifically studied as an outcome.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below

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I am between 3-17 years old and will have my tonsils removed at Loma Linda University Health.

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:

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I am having my tonsils removed without affecting surrounding tissues.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ change between baseline (immediately post-op) through 6 weeks after surgery

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~change between baseline (immediately post-op) through 6 weeks after surgery

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and change between baseline (immediately post-op) through 6 weeks after surgery for reporting.