Mouth ultrasound could slash unnecessary throat punctures

NCT ID NCT07577232

Recruiting now Diagnosis Sponsor: Rigshospitalet, Denmark Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study compares two ways to diagnose a peritonsillar abscess (a pus pocket near the tonsils): the usual physical exam versus adding a small ultrasound probe inside the mouth. About 368 adults with suspected abscess will take part. The goal is to see if ultrasound improves accuracy, reducing missed abscesses and unnecessary needle sticks.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

peritonsillar abscess tonsillitis

As listed by the trial registrant

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

PERITONSILLAR ABSCESS PERITONSILLAR CELLULITIS TONSILLITIS

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Locations

Department of ORL - Head & Neck Surgery and Audiology, Zealand University Hospital,
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Køge, Denmark

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Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery & Audiolog
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Copenhagen, 2100, Denmark

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Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery & Audiology, North Zealand Hospital
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Hillerød, Denmark

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