Lateral Pharyngoplasty Outcomes in Children Undergoing Tonsillectomy (NCT05575401)
Post-operative Outcomes of Tonsillectomy With Lateral Pharyngoplasty Versus Tonsillectomy Alone in Children: a Randomized Controlled Trial
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The goal of this treatment study is to determine if doing lateral pharyngoplasty with tonsillectomy is better for children than doing tonsillectomy alone. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Do children experience less pain after surgery when lateral pharyngoplasty is performed with tonsillectomy compared to tonsillectomy alone? * Do children eat/drink better when lateral pharyngoplasty is performed with tonsillectomy compared to tonsillectomy alone? * Is there a lower risk of bleeding after tonsillectomy when lateral pharyngoplasty is performed? Researchers will compare children undergoing tonsillectomy and lateral pharyngoplasty with children undergoing tonsillectomy alone to see if the participants experience less pain, better oral intake, and less bleeding complications after surgery. Parents of participants will be asked to record pain scores and pain medications given, approximate amounts of daily oral intake, and any complications after surgery.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Loma Linda University Professional Building - Murrieta — Murrieta, California
Age range: 3 Years to 17 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Lateral pharyngoplasty (PROCEDURE)
- Tonsillectomy (PROCEDURE)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (4 Sites)
- Loma Linda University Professional Building - Murrieta — Murrieta, California
- Loma Linda University ENT/Head & Neck Surgery — Riverside, California
- Pediatric Ear, Nose, and Throat Surgery and Audiology — San Bernardino, California
- SAC Health - ENT Clinic — San Bernardino, California
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (909) 558-8558
Email: scalaguas@llu.edu
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.