New tonsil surgery combo could mean less pain for kids

NCT ID NCT05575401

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Apr 28, 2026 · Updated 25 times

Summary

This study compares two surgical approaches for children aged 3-17 who need their tonsils removed due to sleep problems or tonsil infections. One group gets standard tonsillectomy, while the other also receives a lateral pharyngoplasty (a small adjustment to nearby throat tissue). Researchers want to see if the extra step leads to less pain, better eating and drinking, and fewer bleeding complications after surgery. Parents will track their child's recovery at home using pain scales and daily intake logs.

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  • Loma Linda University ENT/Head & Neck Surgery

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    Riverside, California, 92506, United States

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  • Loma Linda University Professional Building - Murrieta

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    Murrieta, California, 92563, United States

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  • Pediatric Ear, Nose, and Throat Surgery and Audiology

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    San Bernardino, California, 92408, United States

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  • SAC Health - ENT Clinic

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    San Bernardino, California, 92410, United States

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