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Lateral Pharyngoplasty Outcomes in Children Undergoing Tonsillectomy

RecruitingNAAges 3 Years - 17 YearsAllLoma Linda University
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

The goal of this treatment study is to determine if doing lateral pharyngoplasty with tonsillectomy is better for children than doing tonsillectomy alone. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Do children experience less pain after surgery when lateral pharyngoplasty is performed with tonsillectomy compared to tonsillectomy alone? * Do children eat/drink better when lateral pharyngoplasty is performed with tonsillectomy compared to tonsillectomy alone? * Is there a lower risk of bleeding after tonsillectomy when lateral pharyngoplasty is performed? Researchers will compare children undergoing tonsillectomy and lateral pharyngoplasty with children undergoing tonsillectomy alone to see if the participants experience less pain, better oral intake, and less bleeding complications after surgery. Parents of participants will be asked to record pain scores and pain medications given, app

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๐Ÿ“‹ Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Participants ages 3-17 years of age undergoing tonsillectomy +/- adenoidectomy at Loma Linda University Health Exclusion Criteria: * Subjects with congenital syndromes and/or developmental delay * Subjects with cancer * Subjects with gastrostomy tube use or dependence * Subjects undergoing intracapsular tonsillectomy
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What it tests

  • Lateral pharyngoplasty
  • Tonsillectomy
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Where

4 sites
Loma Linda University Professional Building - Murrieta
Murrieta, United States
Loma Linda University ENT/Head & Neck Surgery
Riverside, United States
Pediatric Ear, Nose, and Throat Surgery and Audiology
San Bernardino, United States
SAC Health - ENT Clinic
San Bernardino, United States
๐Ÿค Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible โ€” always decide together with your own doctor.
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