Numbing spray for less stress during children's tonsil surgery
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study tests if a spray of lignocaine (a numbing medicine) given before putting the breathing tube in reduces stress for children having tonsillectomy surgery. The researchers measure stress by checking a hormone (cortisol) in the blood after the tube is placed.
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Who can take part
- Your child is having a planned tonsillectomy (not an emergency like bleeding).
- Your child is under 9 years old.
- Your child is healthy or has only mild health issues (like well-controlled asthma) — rated ASA 1 or 2 by the doctor.
Quick eligibility check
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