Recovery From Tonsil Surgery. (NCT07598201) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Recovery From Tonsil Surgery.
90 participantsStarted 2026-06-01
Plain-language summary
The goal of this study is to optimize the duration of sick leave and the usage of opioids following partial tonsillar surgery in adults by comparing the recovery after extracapsular tonsillectomy (ECTE) with recovery after intracapsular tonsillectomy (ICTE). An additional objective is to confirm that ICTE is as effective as ECTE when comparing TOI-14 scores after 12 months post-operatively.
The main questions the study aims to answer are:
* Is 10 days sick leave enough after partial tonsillectomy (ICTE)?
* Are opioids needed at all after partial tonsillectomy (ICTE)?
* Is ICTE as effective as ECTE when comparing TOI-14 symptom scores after 12 months from the surgery?
Adult patients who are scheduled to tonsil surgery are randomised into 2 groups: ICTE and ECTE. Patients are blinded. Postoperatively they will answer structured questions about the recovery and effectiveness of the surgery. The last follow up survey is 60 months after the surgery.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 65 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Age 18-65 years
. Recurrent or chronic tonsillitis (see above)
. Indication for surgical treatment
. Eligible for day care surgery
Exclusion criteria
. Peritonsillar abscess less than month ago
. Previous palatine tonsil surgery (excluding small incision or biopsy)
. Current or positive history of a malignant disease
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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
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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
1
Is 10-day sick leave sufficient following intracapsular and extracapsular tonsillectomy
Timeframe: From intervention to the survey at 1 month
2
Is to assess whether ICTE is non-inferior to ECTE, with ECTE serving as the control.
Timeframe: From intervention to 12 month follow-up