Zap instead of snip: electric pulses may treat Kids' blocked airways
NCT ID NCT06960239
First seen Apr 08, 2026 · Last updated Jun 24, 2026 · Updated 11 times
Summary
This study tested a new device that uses electrical pulses (IRE) to shrink enlarged tonsils in children, aiming to improve breathing without traditional surgery. Thirty-one children aged 3-18 with tonsil hypertrophy and airway obstruction took part. Researchers measured pain recovery and sleep quality changes over three months. The goal was to see if this approach is safe and works as well as standard tonsil surgery.
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Locations
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Republican Specialized Scientific-Practical Medical Center of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Diseases
Tashkent, Uzbekistan
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Spitalul Clinic de Urgență pentru copii "Maria S. Curie"
Bucharest, Romania
What this could mean
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Active substance
Irreversible Electroporation (IRE) System (device)
What this could lead to
If successful, this device could offer a less painful alternative to traditional tonsil surgery for children with breathing problems.
What could go wrong
This was a small early feasibility study with only 31 participants, so results may not apply to all children. The device is new and long-term safety is not yet known.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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