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Study NCT ID:
NCT00136877
Status:
UNKNOWN
Last Update Posted:
2006-12-29
First Post:
2005-08-26
Brief Title:
Tonsillectomy in Recurrent Tonsillitis
Sponsor:
Oulu University Hospital
Organization:
Oulu University Hospital
Study Overview
Official Title:
Effect of Tonsillectomy on Preventing Recurrent Streptococcal Throat Infections A Randomized Controlled Trial
Status:
UNKNOWN
Status Verified Date:
2006-12
Last Known Status:
ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
None
Brief Summary:
The purpose of this study is to determine whether tonsillectomy is effective in preventing further streptococcal pharyngitis episodes in patients with recurrent tonsillitis
Detailed Description:
Tonsillectomy is widely used worldwide in recurrent streptococcal tonsillitis but its effect remains unknown
In this randomized controlled trial the effect of tonsillectomy compared to watchful waiting in preventing further culture proven symptomatic streptococcal pharyngitis episodes is studied In addition symptoms after the operation side effects and life quality issues are recorded
In this randomized controlled trial the effect of tonsillectomy compared to watchful waiting in preventing further culture proven symptomatic streptococcal pharyngitis episodes is studied In addition symptoms after the operation side effects and life quality issues are recorded
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
None
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?:
None