TerminatedNot Applicable

Impact of Anti-inflammatory and Antibiotic Therapy on the Emergence of Peri-tonsillar Abscess

France711 participantsStarted 2009-03

Plain-language summary

Analyze in children and adults, risk factors in the onset of the APA. The main hypothesis focuses on the use of anti-inflammatory in the context of pharyngitis or sore throat before the symptoms of ABS. Secondary objectives: 1. \- Analyze the implementation of a rapid diagnostic test and its result on the occurrence of an ABS 2. \- Measure the frequency of prescription and describe the reasons for not prescribing an antibiotic for patients who consulted for a sore throat and having developed a PLA 3. \- Describe the microbial flora could puncture of patients hospitalized for APA

Who can participate

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Inclusion Criteria: * clinical existence of a PLA (phlegmon), validated by a senior ENT, usually (but not necessarily) following a request by an emergency. The visible appearance to the merits throat must justify puncture. Cases will be included whether or not they had consulted for a "sore throat" in the 10 days preceding the date of diagnosis Exclusion Criteria: * Neoplastic disease of the throat, scalable Hematologic with tonsillar localization History of tonsillectomy

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

The principal judgement criterion of the study is the positive diagnosis of an APA. The explanatory variables to meet the main objective is the drug exposure (anti-inflammatory)

Timeframe: 2,5 years

Trial details

NCT IDNCT00954031

SponsorNantes University Hospital

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2012-07

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Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.