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Comparison of Efficacy between Two Different Techniques in Tonsillectomy using Radiofrequency ablation and traditional dissection method: A Randomised Control Trial

Comparison of Monopolar Radiofrequency Thermal Ablation and Conventional Dissection Tonsillectomy: A Randomized Control Trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2020/04/024417
Enrollment
56
Registered
2020-04-01
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: K928- Other specified diseases of the digestive system

Interventions

Intervention1: Monopolar Radiofrequency Thermal Ablation : Monopolar Radiofrequency Thermal ablator is used for removing the tonsils Control Intervention1: Conventional Dissection Tonsillectomy: Remov

Sponsors

Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patients presenting with signs and symptoms of chronic tonsillitis Patients with hypertrophy of tonsils and causing obstructive sleep apnea Patients above 14 years of age Patients who fail medical therapy

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patients with active infection, bleeding disorders Patients with uncontrolled diabetes, hypertension, coronary artery disease, bronchial asthma Patients with contraindications to general anaesthesia

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Intraoperative duration and blood loss Timepoint: Intraoperative assessment—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Postoperative pain Postoperative healing and any complicationsTimepoint: Postoperative day 1,2,3,first week, second week and 1 month—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactRasmika Kanakarajan

Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute

karthikent73@gmail.com7981052708

Outcome results

None listed

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