NATTINA - The NAtional Trial of Tonsillectomy IN Adults: a clinical and cost effectiveness study

• Study Stage: Closed
• Sponsor: The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
• Funder: NIHR HTA
• Therapeutic area: Ear, Nose and Throat
• Type of study: Surgical

Aim: To compare the effectiveness (as number of sore throat days) and efficiency of tonsillectomy versus nonsurgical management for recurrent acute tonsillitis over a 24 month period.

Primary Outcome: Total number of sore throat days over the 24 months following randomisation.

• Population: Adult
• Design: RCT (with internal pilot)
• Setting: Secondary Care
• Planned Sample Size: 72

Website: www.NATTINA.com