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Comparison of a newer method of removal of tonsil with an instrument called coblator with the older conventional method of removal of tonsil - a randomised controlled trial

Comparison of coblation versus conventional tonsillectomy - a randomised controlled trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2020/02/023119
Enrollment
100
Registered
2020-02-05
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2021-11-24

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: J351- Hypertrophy of tonsils

Interventions

Intervention1: Coblation tonsillectomy: Tonsillectomy using coblator Control Intervention1: Conventional tonsillectomy: Tonsillectomy using dissection and snare method

Sponsors

Karpaga Vinayaga institute of medical sciences and research centre
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Chronic tonsillitis Recurrent tonsillitis Obstructive sleep apnoea

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Acute infection Peritonsillar abscess Bleeding and clotting disorders Cervical spine pathology

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Intraoperative blood loss, operative time, complications, post operative pain, patient satisfactionTimepoint: POD 0, 3, 7, 14—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Post operative healing, patient satisfactionTimepoint: Day 14—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr G N Nikisha

Karpaga Vinayaga Institute of medical sciences and research centre

nikimol@yahoo.co.in9445378910

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026