Adenoid hypertrophy
MONDO:0000740An upper respiratory tract disease characterized by the unusual growth of the adenoid tonsil; has symptom snoring, has symptom hyponasality, has symptom otitis media with effusion, has symptom mouth breathing.
Also known as: adenoidal hypertrophy, enlarged adenoids
22 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 22 tagged with Adenoid hypertrophy itself.
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Less invasive tonsil surgery may be as effective as full removal for sleep apnea
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study compares two types of tonsil surgery for adults with obstructive sleep apnea and enlarged tonsils. One surgery removes the tonsils completely, while the other removes only part of them. The goal is to see if the less invasive approach works just as well at improving br…
Sponsor: Turku University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Could a mirror and phone replace the doctor for tonsil checks?
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study will test if people can accurately measure their own tonsil size using a mirror, flashlight, and phone camera. Ninety participants will first assess their tonsils at home, then have their tonsils evaluated by a medical student and two ear, nose, and throat specialists.…
Sponsor: Turku University Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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New surgical wrap aims to cut palate injuries in half
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study compares two ways to lift the soft palate during throat surgery to see which causes fewer injuries. About 138 people aged 2 to 70 who need this type of surgery will be randomly assigned to either the standard double-strap method or a new full-wrap method. The goal is t…
Sponsor: Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could untreated enlarged adenoids bend the nasal septum in teens?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingResearchers at Assiut University are studying whether long-standing untreated enlarged adenoids are linked to nasal septum deviation in adolescents aged 10 to 18. The adenoids are immune tissues at the back of the nose that can stay enlarged and block airflow. The study will comp…
Sponsor: Assiut University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Tonsil surgery may change your Child's voice – new study investigates
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how removing the adenoids and tonsils changes children's voices and speech. Thirty-six children aged 4 to 13 will have their voices tested before surgery and again 1 and 3 months after. The goal is to help doctors better explain possible voice changes to famil…
Sponsor: Gaziosmanpasa Research and Education Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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Which anesthesia is safer for Kids' brains? new trial to find out
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will compare two anesthesia drugs—remimazolam and propofol—in 558 children aged 3 to 6 who are having their tonsils or adenoids removed. The main goal is to see which drug leads to better brain development 1 to 3 years after surgery. Children will be randomly assigned …
Phase 4 • Sponsor: The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC