Steroids after sleep surgery study
Part of Brain & nervous system, Lungs & breathing, Mental health, Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests if giving steroids after sleep surgery helps with recovery. It is for adults having certain types of sleep surgery, like those for snoring or sleep apnea.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older
- You are having a sleep surgery: palatopharyngoplasty, tonsillectomy (with or without adenoidectomy), uvulectomy, hypoglossal nerve stimulation, genioglossal advancement, or jaw surgery to treat sleep apnea
- You can answer study questions in English
- You are not allergic to corticosteroids
- You have not used any steroid medicine for more than 3 days in the past month
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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