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Evaluation of Coblation Channeling Treatment for Chronic Tonsillitis.

120 participantsStarted 2016-12

Plain-language summary

To evaluate coblation channeling treatment for chronic tonsillitis. Does Tonsillar ablation can create changing in the tonsillar medium for recurrent tonsillar infections and stop the recurrent infections?

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 70 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients without any chronic diseases other than chronic tonsillitis. Diagnosis of chronic tonsillitis is based on history and medical examination. The criteria are: 1. At least 3 occasions of tonsillitis in the last year that were treated (positive throat swab for Streptococci Group A will contribute towards the diagnosis). 2. Recurrent or chronic throat pain. 3. Hypertrophic tonsils of chronic tonsillitis. Exclusion Criteria: * Disease of the mouth or pharyngeal mucosa-like ulcers. * Allergy to drugs. * Gastrointestinal reflux. * Peritonsillar abscess in the past. * Pregnant women * Oncologic patients * Hematologic disease

What they're measuring

Change in the number of visits at the doctor due to throat pain- using a questionnaire

Timeframe: 12 months

Change in the number of antibiotic treatment was indicated after the procedure- using a questionnaire

Timeframe: 12 month

questionnaires to subjectively evaluate the change in patient's discomfort while swallowing

Timeframe: 12 month

visual documentation of the pharynx with video camera

Timeframe: 12 month

Trial details

NCT IDNCT02981810

SponsorHillel Yaffe Medical Center

Sponsor typeOTHER_GOV

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2018-12

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