How People Recover After Tonsil Removal Surgery
Part of Ear, nose & throat, Infections, Lungs & breathing, Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study follows patients aged 18–65 who are having their tonsils removed due to frequent or chronic throat infections. Researchers will track your recovery to understand healing patterns and improve post-surgery care.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old
- You have recurrent or chronic tonsillitis (repeated throat infections) and your doctor recommends surgery
- You are healthy enough to have day-care surgery (go home the same day)
- You have not had tonsil surgery before (small biopsies are okay)
- You are not taking blood-thinning medications
- You can safely take common pain relievers like ibuprofen or acetaminophen
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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