Newer tonsil removal method may reduce pain and infection risk
NCT ID NCT07457619
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compared two surgical techniques for removing tonsils in 60 adults with chronic tonsillitis. Coblation uses low-temperature energy to remove tissue, while cold dissection uses traditional cutting. The goal was to see which method causes less pain and fewer infections after surgery. Results help doctors choose the best approach to improve recovery.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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60 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Nov 2025
- Finished
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Feb 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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20 to 60 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: • All patients with chronic tonsillitis (as per-operational definition) of duration \>3 months Exclusion Criteria: * History of peritonsillar abscess. * Patients with known bleeding disorder (INR \>1.5). * Patients with tonsillar malignancy
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Shaikh Zayed Hospital, Lahore
Bahawalpur, Pakistan
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