Tonsillitis
MONDO:0001039Inflammation of the tonsillar tissue.
Also known as: chronic tonsillitis, inflammation of tonsil, tonsil inflammation, tonsilitis
28 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 23 tagged with Tonsillitis itself.
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Sub-types of Tonsillitis
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Acute tonsillitis 7 trials
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Adenoiditis 0 trials
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Which tonsil surgery hurts less? new study compares techniques
Disease control OngoingThis study compares two ways to remove tonsils in adults with recurrent or chronic tonsillitis: the traditional method (extracapsular) and a newer partial removal method (intracapsular). Researchers will track pain, bleeding, and painkiller use after surgery in 167 adults. The go…
Sponsor: Turku University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 16:09 UTC
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Could a gentler tonsil surgery work as well as full removal?
Symptom relief OngoingResearchers compare two surgeries for adults with recurrent acute tonsillitis: full tonsil removal (tonsillectomy) and partial tonsil removal (tonsillotomy). The trial enrolls 250 adults who have had at least five tonsillitis episodes in one year or three per year for two years. …
Sponsor: Tejs Ehlers Klug • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 21, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Which tonsil surgery tool hurts less? new study aims to find out
Symptom relief OngoingThis study compares two common surgical tools (monopolar and bipolar electrocautery) used during tonsil removal to see which one causes less pain and bleeding after surgery. It involves 74 people aged 5 to 40 who need their tonsils out due to chronic tonsillitis or other issues. …
Sponsor: Indus Hospital and Health Network • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:02 UTC
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Heartbeat clues may flag surgery risks in children
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether heart rate variability (small changes in heartbeat timing) and early signs of inflammation can help predict breathing or heart problems in children having their tonsils or adenoids removed. Researchers will monitor heart rhythms and measure immune mark…
Sponsor: Duzce University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC