Which tonsillectomy technique is safest? a study investigates
NCT ID NCT07763704
First seen Aug 13, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at people who experience bleeding more than 24 hours after a tonsillectomy, a rare but serious complication. It compares three common surgical techniques—cold steel, bipolar diathermy, and Coblation—to see if one is linked to a lower risk of delayed bleeding. By analyzing cases at a single hospital, the research aims to uncover patterns and causes that could help surgeons choose safer methods.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Comparison of tonsillectomy surgical techniques: cold steel, bipolar diathermy, and Coblation
- What this could lead to
- If this study succeeds, it could identify which tonsillectomy technique carries the lowest risk of delayed bleeding, guiding surgeons toward safer procedures and reducing complications.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, so it cannot prove cause and effect. Results may be influenced by patient differences, and the findings may not apply to all hospitals or populations.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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About 100 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Sep 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Secondary PTH (bleeding \>24 hours post-tonsillectomy)
- Ages
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Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Secondary PTH (bleeding \>24 hours post-tonsillectomy) * Tonsillectomy surgical technique: cold steel, bipolar diathermy, or Coblation * Any patient age (pediatric and adult patient are included) * Presenting to the AUH Emergency Department or ENT clinic Informed consent obtained (written parental consent + written child assent for patients under 18 years) Exclusion Criteria: * Primary PTH (bleeding ≤24 hours post-op) * Tonsillectomy technique other than the three study techniques (e.g., laser, harmonic scalpel) * External approach tonsillectomy * Known bleeding disorder (pre-existing coagulopathy) * Concurrent head and neck malignancy * Refusal of informed consent
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