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Which tonsil surgery hurts less? new study compares techniques

NCT ID NCT03654742

Disease control Sponsor: Turku University Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study compares two ways to remove tonsils in adults with recurrent or chronic tonsillitis: the traditional method (extracapsular) and a newer partial removal method (intracapsular). Researchers will track pain, bleeding, and painkiller use after surgery in 167 adults. The goal is to see which approach leads to a smoother recovery.

What this could mean

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Active substance
tonsillectomy (surgical removal of tonsils)
What this could lead to
If one method proves better, it could lead to faster recovery and less pain after tonsil surgery for adults.
What could go wrong
This is a small, single-center study comparing surgical techniques, not a new drug or cure. Results may not apply to all patients or settings.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

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

167 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Sep 2019

Expected to finish

Dec 2028

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

A government agency

The lead sponsor is a government body.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

16 to 65 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age 16-65 years * Planned tonsil surgery with informed consent * Recurrent or chronic tonsillitis Exclusion Criteria: * Less than 1 month old, drained quinsy * Acute "hot phase" tonsillitis * Previous palatine tonsil surgery * Suspicion or confirmation of malignancy * High dose analgesics consumption * Current CPAP-device usage for treatment of OSAS * Untreated gastro-esophageal reflux disease * Anticoagulative medication * Any condition of hemophilia * Pregnancy, lactation * Current or positive history of malignant disease (if still active follow-up)

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

acute tonsillitis Hyperthermia tonsillitis

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Tonsil disease Tonsillitis Tonsillitis acute Tonsillitis chronic

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • TYKS Korvaklinikka

    Turku, 20521, Finland

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