Coblator Wand Performance: New vs Reprocessed Wands in Tonsil/Adenoid Surgery
Official title: Comparative Analysis of Efficiency, Technical Performance, and Environmental Cost Between Reprocessed and New Coblator Wands in Intracapsular Tonsillectomies and Adenoidectomies
Run by Montefiore Medical Center · NCT07635719 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests whether reprocessed coblator ablation wands work as well as new wands for children having tonsillectomy and/or adenoidectomy.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 1 Year to 18 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 30 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Montefiore Medical Center Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (The Bronx, New York) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | October 2026 |
| Main results expected | April 2027 |
| Study ends | April 2027 |
| Registry record updated | September 29, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07635719 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Pediatric patients scheduled for tonsillectomy and/or adenoidectomy whose parents/guardians consent to participation.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients whose outcomes are unaffected by wand type or those whose procedures do not reveal performance differences may not experience a direct benefit.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
The trial compares the technical performance and usability of reprocessed versus new Coblator ablation wands during pediatric tonsil and/or adenoid removal. It follows a comparative design assessing efficiency and technical issues across the device life cycle, informed by existing methods used for laryngoscopes and other tools. Outcomes will focus on performance characteristics, potential differences in use, and any device-related issues observed in the operating room. The study is conducted at the Children’s Hospital at Montefiore, with pediatric participants and parental consent. Results may inform cost, environmental impact, and safety considerations for reprocessed surgical instruments in otolaryngology.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the study could support safer, cost-effective use of reprocessed coblator wands without compromising performance.
How similar studies have gone: Previous work in other instruments has shown mixed results, with some reprocessed tools performing comparably and others showing defects; this study addresses coblator wands specifically.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Pediatric patients scheduled for tonsillectomy and/or adenoidectomy * Parental consent and child assent (when applicable) Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnancy
Where it's running
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Children's Hosptial at Montefiore
The Bronx, New York, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: John Bent, MD — Montefiore Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Hannah Collins
- Email: hannah.collins@einsteinmed.edu
- Phone: 914-705-3215
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.