Pain relief study for kids having tonsil surgery
Part of Ear, nose & throat, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests two medicines, etomidate and esketamine, to see which one works better for managing pain after tonsil removal in children. It aims to help children recover more comfortably.
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Who can take part
- Children having planned tonsil surgery
- Aged 2 to 10 years old
- In good general health (classified as ASA I or II)
- No liver or kidney problems
- No increased pressure in the brain or eyes
- No mental health conditions like schizophrenia or bipolar disorder
- No long-lasting pain before surgery
- No slow heart rate or heart block before surgery
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