Impact of RADA16 Use on Outcomes Following Tonsillectomy in Children (NCT07188779)
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The purpose of the research is to determine if RADA16 (also known as PuraStat®, PuraGel®, or PuraSinus®) improves patient outcomes following pediatric 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, plus an additional survey on day 30, and track their symptoms.
Who can join: To join this study, participants generally need to meet the listed inclusion criteria (9 items) and avoid the listed exclusions (2 items).
Location: Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center — Livingston, New Jersey
Age range: 3 Years to 17 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistCheck every box below. If you can check all of them, you may meet the study's basic screening requirements (final eligibility is confirmed by the site team).
Usually NOT eligible if any of the following apply:
- Exclusion Criteria:
- Children with bleeding disorders or other hematologic malignancy or taking anticoagulant medications Developmental delay affecting pain reporting Children with known allergies to RADA16 components Children with prior tonsillectomy or tonsillotomy Children undergoing tonsillectomy with concern for cancer, Children taking opioids chronically prior to surgery, Anyone pregnant women, incarcerated individuals, children unable to speak English or Spanish
🔍 Extracted verbatim from the official NIH eligibility criteria. Always confirm with the study coordinator.
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (2 Sites)
- Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center — Livingston, New Jersey
- University Hospital — Newark, New Jersey
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (973) 972-4588
Email: wayne.hsueh@rutgers.edu
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.