Comparing outcomes of lateral pharyngoplasty with tonsillectomy in children
Official title: Post-operative Outcomes of Tonsillectomy With Lateral Pharyngoplasty Versus Tonsillectomy Alone in Children: a Randomized Controlled Trial
Run by Loma Linda University · NCT05575401 · Data updated 2026-11-12
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.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 3 Years to 17 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 160 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Loma Linda University Academic / other |
| Locations | 4 sites (Murrieta, California and 3 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | May 17, 2023 |
| Main results expected | December 2026 |
| Study ends | December 2026 |
| Registry record updated | February 23, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT05575401 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are children aged 3-17 years who are scheduled for tonsillectomy with or without adenoidectomy.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with congenital syndromes, developmental delays, cancer, or those requiring intracapsular tonsillectomy may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This treatment study aims to evaluate the benefits of performing lateral pharyngoplasty alongside tonsillectomy in children aged 3-17. It will compare pain levels, oral intake, and bleeding complications between children undergoing the combined procedure and those receiving tonsillectomy alone. Participants will be randomized to receive either treatment, and their parents will track pain scores, medication use, and any complications post-surgery. The goal is to determine if lateral pharyngoplasty can improve recovery outcomes for children undergoing tonsillectomy.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could lead to reduced pain and complications for children undergoing tonsillectomy.
How similar studies have gone: While the specific combination of lateral pharyngoplasty with tonsillectomy is being evaluated, similar studies have shown promising results in improving surgical outcomes in pediatric populations.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Participants ages 3-17 years of age undergoing tonsillectomy +/- adenoidectomy at Loma Linda University Health Exclusion Criteria: * Subjects with congenital syndromes and/or developmental delay * Subjects with cancer * Subjects with gastrostomy tube use or dependence * Subjects undergoing intracapsular tonsillectomy
Where it's running
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Loma Linda University ENT/Head & Neck Surgery
Riverside, California, United States Recruiting -
Loma Linda University Professional Building - Murrieta
Murrieta, California, United States Not yet recruiting -
Pediatric Ear, Nose, and Throat Surgery and Audiology
San Bernardino, California, United States Not yet recruiting -
SAC Health - ENT Clinic
San Bernardino, California, United States Not yet recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Tsungju O-Lee, MD — Loma Linda University Health
- Study coordinator: Shannon Calaguas, MD
- Email: scalaguas@llu.edu
- Phone: (909) 558-8558
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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.