Nerve blocks for pain relief after tonsil removal in children
Part of Ear, nose & throat, Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests if injecting numbing medicine near certain nerves in the head and neck can reduce pain after tonsil and adenoid surgery in children aged 5–13. It may help them recover more comfortably.
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Who can take part
- Your child is between 5 and 13 years old.
- Your child is scheduled for surgery to remove their tonsils and adenoids.
- Your child is in good general health (ASA I or II).
- Your child is not allergic to local anesthetics.
- Your child has not taken pain medicine regularly in the week before surgery.
- Your child has no signs of infection near the injection site and no recent cold or breathing infection.
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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