Nerve block for pain after tonsil surgery in kids
Part of Brain & nervous system, Ear, nose & throat, Infections, Lungs & breathing, Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study tests a nerve block (a numbing injection near the cheekbone) to reduce pain after tonsil surgery in children with sleep apnea. It might help them have less pain and recover more comfortably.
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Who can take part
- Your child is having their tonsils (and possibly adenoids) removed mainly because of sleep apnea.
- Your child is between 3 and 9 years old.
- You (the parent or guardian) can read and write in English and agree to the study.
- Your child does not have a bleeding disorder or an allergy to numbing medicines.
- Your child does not have a significant developmental or neurological condition (like autism, cerebral palsy, or Down syndrome).
Quick eligibility check
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