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Tonsillitis clinical trials and research

• 9Clinical trials
• 6Countries

Newest Tonsillitis clinical trials

All recruiting trials (9)

• Transoral ultrasound versus standard clinical exam to diagnose peritonsillar abscess

  This trial will test whether adding transoral ultrasound helps doctors tell which adults with suspected peritonsillar abscess need drainage.

  Recruiting at 2 sites Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet · Copenhagen and 2 other locations · NCT07577232

• Suprazygomatic Maxillary Nerve Block for Kids After Tonsil Removal

  This study tests whether giving a SZMN nerve block with or without medicine can reduce pain after tonsil surgery in children.

  Recruiting London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute OR Lawson Research Institute of St. Joseph's · London, Ontario · NCT07176533

• Families' views on antibiotic length and using a smartwatch to track children's symptoms

  We will see if families are comfortable with shorter antibiotic courses and if a Garmin smartwatch can help track symptoms in children aged 4–17 with uncomplicated infections.

  Recruiting Murdoch Childrens Research Institute · Melbourne, Victoria · NCT07093749

• Comparing pain control methods after tonsil surgery in children

  This study is testing whether long-lasting pain medicine like methadone works better than short-lasting options like fentanyl and hydromorphone for controlling pain in kids and teens after tonsil surgery.

  Recruiting Phase 4 Duke University · Durham, North Carolina · NCT06576830

• Using a synthetic membrane to improve healing after tonsil surgery

  This study is testing if a special synthetic membrane can help people heal faster and with less pain after tonsil surgery.

  Recruiting Cairo University · Stuttgart, Baden-Wurttemberg · NCT06543823

• Understanding the genetics and immune response in PFAPA syndrome and tonsil disorders

  This study is trying to understand the genetics and immune responses in people with PFAPA syndrome and tonsil problems by collecting and analyzing blood and other samples.

  Recruiting at 2 sites National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC) · Washington D.C., District of Columbia and 2 other locations · NCT05656365

• Comparing outcomes of lateral pharyngoplasty with tonsillectomy in children

  This study tests if adding a throat surgery called lateral pharyngoplasty to tonsil removal helps children recover better and feel less pain after their operation.

  Recruiting Loma Linda University · Murrieta, California and 3 other locations · NCT05575401

• Comparing phenoxymethylpenicillin and no treatment for sore throat

  This study tests if taking phenoxymethylpenicillin helps people with sore throats and tonsillitis feel better compared to not taking any antibiotics at all.

  Recruiting at 4 sites Phase 4 Region Jönköping County · Jönköping and 5 other locations · NCT04083417

• Using gabapentin to reduce pain after tonsil surgery in children

  This study is testing if giving gabapentin before tonsil surgery can help reduce pain and the need for stronger pain medications in children aged 3-18.

  Recruiting Phase 4 Children's Healthcare of Atlanta · Atlanta, Georgia · NCT03625011

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Quick answers

How many Tonsillitis clinical trials are recruiting right now?

9, as of November 12, 2026. We update this list each time we refresh our data from ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where are these trials running?

In 6 countries. The most sites are in United States (4 trials), Denmark (1 trial), Australia (1 trial), Sweden (1 trial), Canada (1 trial). Each study page lists its sites and which ones are recruiting.

What phases are they in?

Phase 4: 3. Trials with no phase listed are usually device, behavioural or observational studies.

How do I join one?

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