Tonsillectomy in Recurrent Tonsillitis

Oulu University Hospital70 enrolled

Overview

The purpose of this study is to determine whether tonsillectomy is effective in preventing further streptococcal pharyngitis episodes in patients with recurrent tonsillitis.

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.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

NONE

Enrollment

Conditions

Tonsillitis

Interventions

(adeno)tonsillectomyPROCEDURE

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 14 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * At least 3 tonsillitis episodes during the preceding year (at least one verified by culture or antigen testing) Exclusion Criteria: * Other serious illness * Long term antibiotic treatment for other disease * Documented immunologic disorder * Pregnancy

Locations (1)

Oulu University Hospital

Oulu, Finland

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

microbiologically confirmed streptococcal pharyngitis episodes

Secondary Outcomes

side effects

symptoms

quality of life issues

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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