Comparing two medicines to reduce waking distress after tonsil removal
Treatments studied
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether propofol or lidocaine is better at helping children wake up calmly after tonsillectomy surgery. It aims to reduce agitation or confusion when coming out of anesthesia.
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Who can take part
- Your child is scheduled for a planned (not emergency) tonsil removal.
- Your child is between 4 and 7 years old.
- Your child is in good overall health (classified as ASA I or II by the anesthesia team).
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Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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