New surgical tool may reduce pain after tonsillectomy
NCT ID NCT07656831
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study compared two ways to remove tonsils in 66 people with chronic tonsillitis: using a harmonic scalpel (ultrasonic energy) versus traditional cold steel instruments. The main goal was to see if the harmonic scalpel causes less pain three days after surgery. Researchers also looked at surgery time and blood loss. All surgeries were done by experienced ENT surgeons.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
Harmonic scalpel (ultrasonic surgical device)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could mean less pain after tonsil surgery for children and adults.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with only 66 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Pain is subjective and hard to measure.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Allama Iqbal Teaching Hospital
Dera Ghazi Khan, Punjab Province, 32200, Pakistan