Tonsil removal surgery: total vs partial for recurrent tonsillitis
Part of Ear, nose & throat clinical trials.
This study compares two different surgeries for treating frequent tonsillitis (sore throats that come back often): removing the entire tonsils versus removing only part of them. It aims to see which approach works better and has fewer side effects.
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Who can take part
- You are 15 years or older.
- You have had frequent tonsillitis (at least 5 times in one year, or at least 3 times per year for two years).
- You can understand Danish (both spoken and written).
- You have not had your tonsils removed before.
- You do not have cancer in your mouth, throat, or voice box, and have not had radiation to your head or neck.
- You do not have a bleeding disorder and are not taking blood thinners.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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