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Coblation-Tonsillotomy vs Electrocautery-Tonsillectomy for the Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) in Children

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Waitlist Available
Led By Derek S Drummond, MD, MPH
Research Sponsored by University of Calgary
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Be younger than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up up to 5 years
Awards & highlights
No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

Removal of the adenoid and tonsils, known as an adenotonsillectomy (AT) is one of the most frequently performed surgical procedures in North America. The two most prevalent indications for this procedure in children are recurrent bacterial tonsillitis and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). OSA is a common childhood condition that is characterized by upper airway obstruction, disturbed sleep and disrupted normal respiratory gas exchange. In the majority of children with OSA, overgrowth of the adenoid and tonsils is the primary underlying aetiology, making tissue removal via AT the standard of care. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of two different surgical techniques, electrocautery-tonsillectomy and coblation-tonsillotomy, in the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in children.

Eligible Conditions
  • Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~up to 5 years
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and up to 5 years for reporting.

Treatment Details

Awards & Highlights

No Placebo-Only Group
All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.

Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: CoblationExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Group II: ElectrocauteryActive Control1 Intervention

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of CalgaryLead Sponsor
811 Previous Clinical Trials
889,476 Total Patients Enrolled
ArthroCare CorporationOTHER
11 Previous Clinical Trials
436 Total Patients Enrolled
Calgary Health RegionOTHER
12 Previous Clinical Trials
5,571 Total Patients Enrolled
Derek S Drummond, MD, MPHPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity of Calgary
~6 spots leftby Jan 2026
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