Using laser light therapy to treat enlarged tonsils in children

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This clinical trial investigates the use of photobiomodulation (PBM) therapy as a non-invasive treatment for pediatric obstructive sleep apnea caused by hypertrophic tonsils. The study compares the effects of PBM on tonsils with a sham treatment to evaluate its efficacy in improving breathing during sleep. Participants will undergo sleep testing before and after the treatment to assess changes in their condition. The goal is to provide a safer alternative to surgical removal of tonsils and adenoids, which carries risks and does not always guarantee success.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Brodsky visually graded tonsils 3/4
* patient must assent, parent must consent, to all pre and post follow up including sleep testing
* patient and parent must agree to normal referral protocols regardless of participation within this study or not

Exclusion Criteria:

* visual indication of cancerous growth
* currently under treatment (pharmacologic, other) for hypertrophic tonsils
* already scheduled for surgical intervention of hypertrophic tonsils

Where it's running

• Enjoy Dental
  Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Manuel Lagravere, DDS, PhD
• Email: manuel@ualberta.ca
• Phone: (780) 492-7696

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.