Which works better to stop bleeding during tonsil surgery: hydrogen peroxide or adrenaline?

NCT ID NCT07675278

Completed Disease control Sponsor: Rawalpindi Medical College Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 30, 2026 · Last updated Jul 01, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study compares two common substances—hydrogen peroxide and adrenaline—for controlling bleeding during tonsillectomy in children and teens aged 5 to 18. Surgeons apply one of the two to the surgical site and measure how quickly bleeding stops and how much blood is lost. The goal is to find which method is more effective and safer for routine use.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: hydrogen peroxide and adrenaline (epinephrine)
What this could lead to: If one agent works better, it could become the preferred method for controlling bleeding during tonsillectomy, reducing blood loss and surgery time.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with only 64 participants, so results may not apply to all patients. Both substances have risks, such as tissue irritation or heart effects.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Intraoperative Complications tonsillitis

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

CHRONIC TONSILLITIS TONSILLAR HYPERTROPHY, TONSILLITIS TONSILLECTOMY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Rawalpindi Teaching Hospital

Rawalpindi, Punjab Province, 46000, Pakistan

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