Steroid and brain monitor to reduce nausea after children's surgery
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests if a steroid medicine (dexamethasone) plus special brain monitoring can lower the chance of throwing up or feeling sick after surgery to remove tonsils and adenoids in children aged 2 to 8.
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Who can take part
- Your child is between 2 and 8 years old
- Your child is having surgery to remove their tonsils and adenoids (endoscopic adenoidectomy)
- Your child is generally healthy (classified as ASA I or II by their anesthesiologist)
- Your child does not have a brain, spine, or stomach/intestinal disease
- Your child has not been taking any steroid medicines
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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