What is NATTINA?
The NATTINA study intends to compare the effectiveness and efficiency of tonsillectomy versus nonsurgical management for adults suffering from recurrent tonsillitis.
During the study we will be following patient up over a two year period to better understand patients suffering from sore throats and the risks and benefits associated with tonsillectomy. Our aim is to improve the current guidelines on tonsillectomy and sore throat referrals.
The research is led by Newcastle University and funded by the NIHR HTA.
NATTINA closed to recruitment of new patients on 30th April 2018.
The study is taking place in Hospitals across the UK:
Aberdeen, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary
Ayrshire and Arran, University Hospital Crosshouse
Birmingham, Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Blackburn, Royal Blackburn Hospital
Boston, Pilgrim Hospital
Bradford, Bradford Royal Infirmary
Camberley, Frimley Park Hospital
Carlisle, Cumberland Infirmary
Dorset, Dorset County Hospital
Dundee, Ninewells Hospital
Glasgow, Glasgow Royal Infirmary
Great Yarmouth, James Paget University Hospital
London, Guy’s Hospital
Middleborough, James Cook Hospital
Newcastle upon Tyne, Freeman Hospital
Newport, Royal Gwent Hospital
Nottingham, Queens Medical Centre
Oxford, John Radcliffe Hospital
Plymouth, Derriford Hospital
Salisbury, Salisbury District Hospital
Sheffield, Royal Hallamshire Hospital
Stevenage, Lister Hospital
Sunderland, Sunderland Royal Infirmary
West Suffolk, West Suffolk Hospital
Wigan, Royal Albert Hospital
Worcester, Worcester Royal Hospital