Comparing two freezing methods for pain after appendix removal
Treatments studied
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study compares two ways of numbing the belly during laparoscopic appendix removal in children. It aims to find which method gives better pain relief after surgery.
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Who can take part
- Your child is between 4 and 18 years old.
- They have been diagnosed with simple appendicitis (not the complicated type).
- They are scheduled to have a laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery to remove the appendix.
- They have not had any abdominal surgery before.
- They are not allergic to the study medicines (bupivacaine or dexamethasone).
- They do not have severe developmental delay, diabetes, or a need for steroid medications.
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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