Randomized Controlled Study of Plasmaknife Tonsillectomy Versus Monopolar Tonsillectomy (jPK)

April 26, 2007 updated by: Children's Hospital of Michigan
Study objective is to provide prospective randomized controlled data on pediatric pain levels found in PlasmaKnife tonsillectomy and monopolar tonsillectomy.

Study Overview

Status

Unknown

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

This is a prospective, randomized controlled study to compare the efficacy of the Gyrus ACMI PlasmaKnife™ electrosurgical device used with the Gyrus ACMI Workstation versus monopolar electrosurgical device (i.e. Bovie®) for tonsillectomy.

The primary outcome will study the potential for reduced post-operative pain when the PlasmaKnife is used for tonsillectomy compared to a monopolar device. Secondary outcomes such as return to normal diet and activity as well as a range of complications including primary and secondary bleeding will be included in the study.

The study will involve approximately 100 patients at Children's Hospital of Michigan that meet the criteria for tonsillectomy (with or without adenoidectomy) for infected tonsils or airway obstruction.

The study will be documented through the use of Case Report Forms.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Anticipated)

100

Phase

  • Phase 4

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • United States
    • Michigan
      • Detroit, Michigan, United States, 48201
        • Detroit Children's Hospital
        • Contact:
        • Contact:
        • Principal Investigator:
          • David Madgy

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

4 years to 16 years (CHILD)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

N/A

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Patient should be between the ages of 4 and 16 years old inclusive.
  • Patient should meet criteria for tonsillectomy.
  • Patient's guardian able and willing to complete patient diary and keep to the follow-up visit.
  • Guardian able to understand English (written and oral).

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Patient that has active medical implant(s) such as pacemaker, cochlear implant, etc.
  • Patient has abnormal blood coagulation, history of easy bruising, bleeding disorders or uses anti-coagulants.
  • Morbidly obese children (calculated BMI over 39)
  • Patient that has history of malignancy or acute peritonsillar abscess
  • Patient has Sickle Cell disease or is immunocompromised.
  • Patient is pregnant or lactating.
  • Active infection with fever greater than 101.5 degrees F.
  • History of heart disease, diabetes or hypertension (with systolic blood pressure > 160 mmHg).
  • Craniofacial anomaly.
  • Biopsy of tonsil needed to rule out neoplasm.

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: TREATMENT
  • Allocation: RANDOMIZED
  • Interventional Model: PARALLEL
  • Masking: DOUBLE

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
pain

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
return to normal activity
return to normal diet
medication dose taken

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Children's Hospital of Michigan

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: David Madgy, Detroit Children's Hospital

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

May 1, 2007

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

April 26, 2007

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

April 26, 2007

First Posted (ESTIMATE)

April 27, 2007

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (ESTIMATE)

April 27, 2007

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

April 26, 2007

Last Verified

March 1, 2007

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • 036706MP4F

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