Outpatient management for adult tonsillectomy
Outpatient Management of Tonsillectomy in Adults
NA · Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens · NCT05915559
This study tests a new way to care for adults after tonsil surgery that lets them go home sooner while still getting pain relief and support through a mobile app.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 75 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 60 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Amiens) |
| Trial ID | NCT05915559 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study focuses on improving the postoperative care of adults undergoing tonsillectomy by implementing an outpatient management protocol. The aim is to enhance the quality of life for patients by allowing them to return home sooner after surgery while receiving intravenous analgesia. Patients will be monitored for pain, feeding, and overall quality of life through a mobile application called MAELA, with follow-ups conducted by nursing staff. This approach seeks to reduce hospitalization time and improve patient comfort during recovery.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adults aged 18 to 60 who require a tonsillectomy and have access to a smartphone for monitoring.
Not a fit: Patients outside the age range of 18 to 60 or those without access to a smartphone may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this protocol could significantly enhance the postoperative experience and recovery for adults undergoing tonsillectomy.
How similar studies have performed: While outpatient management of surgical procedures is a growing field, this specific approach to tonsillectomy in adults is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Indication for a tonsillectomy defined in the French recommendations * Age between 18 and 60 yo * Providing free and informed consent to participate * Having a smartphone able to process MAELA application * Affiliation to french social security
Where this trial is running
Amiens
- CHU Amiens — Amiens, France (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Nathalie KLOPP-DUTOTE, MD
- Email: Klopp.Nathalie@chu-amiens.fr
- Phone: 03.22.08.80.51
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Tonsillectomy, Pain, Ambulatory, ambulatory