Sleep-Disordered Breathing study: Tonsillectomy
Official title Lateral Pharyngoplasty Outcomes in Children Undergoing Tonsillectomy
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05575401
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The study wants to find out whether children who have both lateral pharyngoplasty and tonsillectomy have less pain, better oral intake, and fewer bleeding problems than those who have tonsillectomy alone.
- Who it's for
- Children who need a tonsillectomy for sleep‑related breathing problems or enlarged tonsils.
- What's involved
- Participants will have either tonsillectomy alone or tonsillectomy plus lateral pharyngoplasty, and parents will record pain levels, medication use, how much the child eats or drinks, and any complications after surgery.
- Time commitment
- The study follows the child for the recovery period after surgery, with parents providing daily records for several weeks.
Which group you join is decided by chance.
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Who can take part
Ages 3 to 17
You may be able to join if
- Participants ages 3-17 years of age undergoing tonsillectomy +/- adenoidectomy at Loma Linda University Health
You likely can't join if
- people with congenital syndromes and/or developmental delay
- people with cancer
- people with gastrostomy tube use or dependence
- people undergoing intracapsular tonsillectomy
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Riverside, California, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
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How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 3 years to 17 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Riverside, California, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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