Head-only draping for kids getting tonsil removal
Part of Infections clinical trials.
This trial compares using a head-only drape versus a full-body drape during tonsil removal surgery in children. It aims to see if the head-only method works just as well, which could make the surgery less scary and more comfortable for kids.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- Your child is under 18 years old at the time of surgery.
- Your child is scheduled for tonsil removal, with or without adenoid removal, and no other surgeries that require full-body draping.
- You and your child can complete a 30-day follow-up (by phone or through medical records).
- A parent or guardian can give permission for both themselves and their child to participate.
- Your child does not have a serious infection before surgery or a known weak immune system.
- Your child is not taking medications that suppress the immune system.
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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