Actively Recruiting
RADA16 for Adult Tonsillectomy
Led by Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey · Updated on 2026-04-21
134
Participants Needed
2
Research Sites
63 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
The purpose of the research is to determine if RADA16 (also known as PuraStat®, PuraGel®, or PuraSinus®) improves patient outcomes following tonsillectomy procedures. Researchers will compare application of device RADA16 to application of no device to see if RADA16 works to treat post tonsillectomy hemorrhage. Participants will: * Undergo tonsillectomy procedure. * Receive and fill out a survey sent via email every 2 days following their procedure for 15 days and track their symptoms.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
RADA16 for Adult Tonsillectomy
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Adults undergoing tonsillectomy (CPT codes)
You will not qualify if you...
- Patients undergoing adenoidectomy or uvulopalatopharyngoplasty in addition to tonsillectomy
- Patients who have had prior tonsillectomy or tonsillotomy
- Patients undergoing tonsillectomy with concern for malignancy
- Patients who are on opioids chronically prior to surgery
- Patients with an additional indication for pain management unrelated to tonsillectomy
- Patients diagnosed with a bleeding disorder or hematologic malignancy
- Patients who are on anticoagulants
- Anyone under age 18
- Pregnant women
- Prisoners
- Adults unable to consent due to lack of capacity
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 2 locations
1
Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center
Livingston, New Jersey, United States, 07039
Actively Recruiting
2
University Hospital
Newark, New Jersey, United States, 07103
Not Yet Recruiting
Research Team
W
Wayne D Hsueh, MD
CONTACT
E
Emily Kwon, BA
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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