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Comparative study of pain levels following paediatric tonsillectomy using either conventional tonsillectomy instruments or the coblator device for tonsil removal

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ISRCTN
Registry ID
ISRCTN07513663
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2003-09-12
Start date
2002-09-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2015-01-13

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

Conditions

Signs and Symptoms: Pain Signs and Symptoms Pain

Interventions

Removal of tonsils either by conventional steel reusable tonsillectomy instruments or disposable coblator wand

Sponsors

Record provided by the NHS Trusts Clinical Trials Register - Department of Health (UK)
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Children aged 4-12 undergoing tonsillectomy from Mr Parker's waiting list at the Children's Hospital.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Not provided at time of registration

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
1. Pain scores days 1, 2, 4, 7 and 10 days 2. Analgesia requirements 1, 2, 4, 7 and 10 days 3. Dietary intake - return to normal diet point—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Not provided at time of registration—

Countries

United Kingdom

Outcome results

None listed

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