Which tonsil surgery hurts least? new study compares three techniques
NCT ID NCT07395193
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at 150 children and adults who had their tonsils removed using one of three surgical methods: BiZact, coblation, or bipolar. Researchers measured pain after surgery, how long the operation took, when patients could eat solid food again, and how much the devices cost. The goal was to see which technique offers the best balance of less pain and faster recovery.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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150 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Nov 2024
- Finished
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Sep 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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Who is studied
Pediatric and adult patients undergoing tonsillectomy at a tertiary care center.
- Ages
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5 to 40 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Age between 5 and 40 years * Undergoing tonsillectomy * Indication for surgery due to recurrent tonsillitis or obstructive sleep-related symptoms Exclusion Criteria: * Known coagulation disorders * Presence of peritonsillar abscess * Presence of craniofacial syndromes * Incomplete follow-up data
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Medicana Bursa Hospital
Nilufer, Bursa, Turkey (Türkiye)
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