A Comparative Study of Monopolar Versus Bipolar Electrocautery Post Tonsillectomy Outcomes. (NCT07265531) | Clinical Trial Compass
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A Comparative Study of Monopolar Versus Bipolar Electrocautery Post Tonsillectomy Outcomes.
Pakistan74 participantsStarted 2025-07-20
Plain-language summary
This study aims to compare surgical techniques (monopolar and bipolar electrocautery -used during tonsillectomy,a common procedure to remove toonsils.The goal is to determine which method results in less pain and bleeding for patients after surgery .
Who can participate
Age range
5 Years – 17 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria
* Patients aged between 5 and 40 years.
* Indicated for elective tonsillectomy due to recurrent tonsillitis, obstructive sleep apnea, or chronic tonsillar hypertrophy.
* Medically stable to undergo general anesthesia and surgical procedure.
* Ability to understand and provide informed consent (or parental/guardian consent for minors).
* Willing to complyy with study procedures and follow-up schedule. Exclusion Criteria
* History of bleeding disorders (e.g., hemophilia, thrombocytopenia).
* Use of anticoagulants or antiplatelet therapy within 7 days prior to surgery.
* Known allergy or adverse reaction to anesthesia agents used in the procedure.
* Previous tonsillar surgery or peritonsillar abscess drainage.
* Severe comorbidities that may interfere with surgery or recovery (e.g., uncontrolled diabetes, heart failure).
* Patients with craniofacial abnormalities affecting the airway.
* Inability to understand or comply with study requirements.
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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Post operative pain and bleeding in patient undergone tonsillectomy
Timeframe: 24 hours after surgery and beyond 24 hours