The Effect of Coblation vs Bizact Tonsillectomy on Post-Operative Pain: a randomised control trial

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Recruiting

• Conditions: tonsillectomy; Surgery - Surgical techniques

• Registration Number: ACTRN12621000537853
• Lead Sponsor: Professor Simon Carney

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2021-05-06
• Last Update Posted: 6 March 2023

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 70

Inclusion Criteria

Over 18 years of age, able to consent, clinical indications for tonsillectomy as recurrent tonsillitis.

Exclusion Criteria

History of bleeding disorders, history of general anaesthetic risk, previous peri-tonsillar abscess, tonsillectomy performed due to suspicion of malignancy, contraindications to post-surgical analgesia protocol.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Pain after tonsillectomy: measured by visual analogue scores [once daily for 14 days post surgery]

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Bleeding during surgery: measured by volume of blood in suction bottles and weight of swabs[Within the surgical procedure];Bleeding after surgery: measured using Flinders modification of the Stammberger grade for Secondary Post Tonsillectomy Haemorrhage[For period of the 14 days post surgery assessed by the surgeon at the two week follow up appointment<br>];Duration of surgery: minutes. Recorded by medical staff during the procedure and stored securely with other patient research information. [During the surgical procedure];Days to normal activity: defined as tolerating normal diet, physical activities and return to work/study where appropriate. Assessed through a study specific questionnaire. [Until which time participants can return to normal activity]