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New treatment option for Post Surgical Pain
Official title HONEY for the Treatment of POst-Tonsillectomy Pain
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06275698
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Double-blind, randomised, placebo controlled, single-site trial in adults to compare the effect of Manuka honey with standard of care compared to placebo with standard of care on post-tonsillectomy pain and postoperative outcomes. Main aim is to investigate a potential improvement in post-tonsillectomy pain control, with a low cost and freely available alternative to conventional analgesics.
- You might receive a placebo (an inactive treatment) instead of the study drug, decided by chance. You may not know which one you got.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Adult (≥18years old at the time of giving consent)
- Consented and listed for bilateral tonsillectomy or adenotonsillectomy
- Tonsillectomy performed within the trial study period
You likely can't join if
- Any concurrent Head \& Neck (H\&N) malignancy
- Unilateral tonsillectomy
- Pregnancy
- Concurrent pharyngeal or upper aerodigestive tract biopsy
- Robotic tonsillectomy
- Previous H\&N malignancy
See the full eligibility criteria
- Adult (≥18years old at the time of giving consent)
- Consented and listed for bilateral tonsillectomy or adenotonsillectomy
- Tonsillectomy performed within the trial study period
- Any concurrent Head \& Neck (H\&N) malignancy
- Unilateral tonsillectomy
- Pregnancy
- Concurrent pharyngeal or upper aerodigestive tract biopsy
- Robotic tonsillectomy
- Previous H\&N malignancy
- Previous H\&N radiotherapy
- Type 1/2 diabetes mellitus
- Known allergy to bee related products
- Known allergy to golden syrup
- History of chronic pain
- History of fibromyalgia
- Current usage of chronic (\>6weeks) analgesia
- High-risk anaesthetic patients
- Children or adolescents \<18years old
- Adults unable to consent for themselves
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Stevenage, United Kingdom
Compensation & support
Compensation mentioned.
ClinicalTrials.gov doesn't provide a reliable structured field for payment or travel support - confirm details with the study team.
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
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Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
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How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Stevenage, United Kingdom. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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