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Chronic TonsillitisOromouthNCT01330147

HPV Prevalence in the Mouth and Oropharynx of the Tonsillectomy Population

An observational study of Chronic Tonsillitis, run by University of Birmingham at 8 sites in United Kingdom.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

The principal aim of this study is to provide vital current data on the prevalence, distribution and natural history of Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) infection in the mouth. This data is an essential requirement for the assessment, development and evaluation of cost effectiveness of prophylactic vaccination and… Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages Up to 65 years
Conditions the study is for
Chronic Tonsillitis
How many people
937 participants
Where
8 sitesUnited Kingdom
Study dates
Mar 2013to 28 Sep 2015
Phase
Observational
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages Up to 65 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Child, Adult, Older adult

Study population: Patients undergoing a tonsillectomy operation for non-cancerous reasons at the hospital will be recruited for this study.

Who may be able to join

  • Subjects undergoing tonsillectomy for non cancer reasons including operations for: recurrent tonsillitis, asymmetric tonsils, snoring surgery or obstructive sleep apnoea
  • Age - 0 to 65 years
  • Subject or legal guardian has given informed written consent

Who cannot join

  • Subjects undergoing adenoidectomy alone with no tonsillectomy
  • Subjects with previous oropharyngeal cancer or oral cancer, or any other head and neck cancer such as nasopharyngeal or laryngeal cancer that is currently undergoing or has previously been diagnosed or treated
  • Learning disability preventing an adult over 16 years old from giving their own consent

Trial locations and contacts

8 sites in 1 country.

8 sites in 1 country

United Kingdom8 sites
  • University Hospital Birmingham

    Birmingham, West Midlands, B15 2GW

  • Birmingham City Hospital

    Birmingham, B18 7QH

  • Birmingham Children Hospital

    Birmingham, B4 6NH

  • Heartlands Hospital

    Birmingham, B9 5SS

  • University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire Trust

    Coventry, England, CV2 2DX

  • Kidderminster Hospital

    Kidderminster, DY11 6RJ

  • New Cross Hospital

    Wolverhampton, WV10 0QP

  • Worcestershire Royal Hospital

    Worcester, WR5 1DD

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About this study

The principal aim of this study is to provide vital current data on the prevalence, distribution and natural history of Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) infection in the mouth. This data is an essential requirement for the assessment, development and evaluation of cost effectiveness of prophylactic vaccination and screening programmes.

Read the detailed description

Patients undergoing a tonsillectomy operation for non-cancerous reasons will be recruited for this study. They will be asked to complete two questionnaires (study and sexual practices), provide saliva, urine and a blood sample. Following anaesthesia, oropharyngeal brushings and a tonsillectomy will be performed and all the samples will be processed for evidence of HPV infection.

Keywords
HPV, oral cancer, oropharyngeal cancer, tonsillectomy
Medical subject headings
Mouth Neoplasms, Oropharyngeal Neoplasms

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

Study groups in NCT01330147
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
TonsillectomySubjects undergoing tonsillectomy for non-cancer reasons including operations for: recurrent tonsillitis, asymmetric tonsils, snoring surgery or obstructive sleep apnoea.

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Occurrence of HPV in tonsils and in oral scrape sample

    Presence of HPV result

    Measured: 36 months

Secondary outcomes (1)
  1. HPV vaccination status

    vaccination received yes/no and the type of vaccination description

    Measured: 36 months

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted6 Apr 2011 (estimated)
  2. Study startMar 2013
  3. Primary completion28 Sep 2015
  4. Study completion28 Sep 2015

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Observational
Observational model
Cohort
Time perspective
Prospective
Enrolment
937 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT01330147
Sponsor's protocol ID
RG12-208
Other IDs
12344
Acronym
Oromouth
Status last verified
May 2017
First submitted
1 Apr 2011
Last updated
18 May 2017
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
Individual data sharing
Undecided

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Chronic Tonsillitis, run by University of Birmingham at 8 sites in United Kingdom.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 3 inclusion and 3 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 18 May 2017. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 8 sites in United Kingdom. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Occurrence of HPV in tonsils and in oral scrape sample (time frame: 36 months). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 18 May 2017.

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