Pain relief study for kids having tonsil surgery
Treatments studied
Part of Brain & nervous system, Ear, nose & throat, Infections, Lungs & breathing, Mouth & dental, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests different ways to manage pain after tonsillectomy in children. The goal is to find better pain relief options.
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Who can take part
- You are between 3 and 17 years old.
- You are scheduled to have your tonsils (and possibly adenoids) removed.
- Your parent or guardian must agree to the study, and you may need to give your own permission depending on your age.
- If you are a girl who has started your period, you must have a negative pregnancy test within 2 days before surgery.
- You do not have any long-term kidney or liver disease.
- You do not have a chronic pain condition.
- You are not expected to need intensive care after surgery, and you will not have other surgeries that require strong pain medicine.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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