Penicillin and Metronidazole in Treatment of Peritonsillar Abscess (NCT01255670) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Penicillin and Metronidazole in Treatment of Peritonsillar Abscess
Finland200 participantsStarted 2010-02
Plain-language summary
Treatment of peritonsillar abscess varies. To study whether broad spectrum antibiotics are required in addition to abscess drainage, a prospective, double blind, placebo-controlled, randomized study on 200 adult patients with peritonsillar abscess is performed. 100 patients are given penicillin and metronidazole and 100 patients get penicillin and placebo. Recovery and recurrence are analyzed.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
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.
Inclusion Criteria:
* referring doctor suspects peritonsillar abscess
* patient is voluntary
* patient has daily access to his/her e-mail
* patient speaks and understands Finnish of Swedish
* female patients have adequate birth-control method
* patient has peritonsillar abscess
Exclusion Criteria:
* allergy to penicillin
* allergy to metronidazole
* use of metronidazole in preceding one month
* pregnancy
* breast-feeding
* renal insufficiency
* liver insufficiency
* alcoholism (drunk at least once a week)
* participant in another clinical trial at the moment
* treatment of peritonsillar abscess requires in-patient care
* tonsillectomy during the next 30 days
* army recruit
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?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
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
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Number of Participants With Recurrence of Peritonsillar Abscess