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Lateral Pharyngoplasty + Tonsillectomy for Tonsillitis
Study 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.
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Study Objectives
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- I am between 3-17 years old and will have my tonsils removed at Loma Linda University Health.I am having my tonsils removed without affecting surrounding tissues.You have a condition that you were born with or have a delay in your development.You rely on a gastrostomy tube for eating.I have cancer.
- Group 1: Tonsillectomy +/- adenoidectomy
- Group 2: Tonsillectomy +/- adenoidectomy with lateral pharyngoplasty
- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there any open enrollment options for this research project?
"According to the listings on clinicaltrials.gov, this investigation is no longer recruiting candidates; though it was initially posted in December of 2022 and last edited October 10th 2022. Fortunately, there are 377 other studies actively accepting participants at present."
Is the enrollment process open to individuals aged 55 or older for this clinical trial?
"As outlined in the trial's criteria, children of a minimum age of 3 and maximum age of 17 can participate."
Is there an opportunity for me to volunteer in this medical experiment?
"To be considered for this sleep apnea trial, participants must have obstructive sleep apnoea and fall within the 3-17 age range. Approximately 160 individuals are being accepted into this research study."
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