Tonsillectomy in Recurrent Tonsillitis
Not Applicable
- Conditions
- Tonsillitis
- Registration Number
- NCT00136877
- Lead Sponsor
- Oulu University Hospital
- Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine whether tonsillectomy is effective in preventing further streptococcal pharyngitis episodes in patients with recurrent tonsillitis.
- Detailed Description
Tonsillectomy is widely used worldwide in recurrent streptococcal tonsillitis, but its effect remains unknown.
In this randomized controlled trial, the effect of tonsillectomy (compared to watchful waiting) in preventing further culture proven symptomatic streptococcal pharyngitis episodes is studied. In addition, symptoms after the operation, side effects, and life quality issues are recorded.
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- UNKNOWN
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 70
Inclusion Criteria
- At least 3 tonsillitis episodes during the preceding year (at least one verified by culture or antigen testing)
Exclusion Criteria
- Other serious illness
- Long term antibiotic treatment for other disease
- Documented immunologic disorder
- Pregnancy
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method microbiologically confirmed streptococcal pharyngitis episodes
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method side effects symptoms quality of life issues
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Oulu University Hospital
🇫🇮Oulu, Finland