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Study identifier: NCT05575401 Synced from ClinicalTrials.gov · July 29, 2026
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Lateral Pharyngoplasty Outcomes in Children Undergoing Tonsillectomy

Condition: Sleep-Disordered Breathing · Sleep Apnea Syndromes in Children · Sleep Apnea, Obstructive  ·  Sponsor: Loma Linda University

PhaseNA
Planned participants160
Who can joinAll sexes, 3 Years to 17 Years
Healthy volunteersNo

About this study

The goal of this treatment study is to determine if doing lateral pharyngoplasty with tonsillectomy is better for children than doing tonsillectomy alone. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Do children experience less pain after surgery when lateral pharyngoplasty is performed with tonsillectomy compared to tonsillectomy alone? * Do children eat/drink better when lateral pharyngoplasty is performed with tonsillectomy compared to tonsillectomy alone? * Is there a lower risk of bleeding after tonsillectomy when lateral pharyngoplasty is performed? Researchers will compare children undergoing tonsillectomy and lateral pharyngoplasty with children undergoing tonsillectomy alone to see if the participants experience less pain, better oral intake, and less bleeding complications after surgery. Parents of participants will be asked to record pain scores and pain medications given, approximate amounts of daily oral intake, and any complications after surgery.

This description comes directly from the study's public registry record.

Talk to the study team

Shannon Calaguas, MD  ·  (909) 558-8558  ·  scalaguas@llu.edu

Ethan Frank, MD  ·  (909) 558-8558  ·  efrank@llu.edu

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Locations (4)

Loma Linda University Professional Building - MurrietaMurrieta, California, United StatesNot Yet Recruiting
Loma Linda University ENT/Head & Neck SurgeryRiverside, California, United StatesRecruiting
Pediatric Ear, Nose, and Throat Surgery and AudiologySan Bernardino, California, United StatesNot Yet Recruiting
SAC Health - ENT ClinicSan Bernardino, California, United StatesNot Yet Recruiting

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