Pain relief options for children having tonsil removal
Part of Brain & nervous system, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study compares two ways to manage pain after tonsil removal in children with mild to moderate sleep apnea. One uses fentanyl, a strong painkiller, and the other uses a combination of non-opioid medicines. The goal is to find which approach is safer and works better for pain control.
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Who can take part
- Your child is between 5 and 10 years old.
- Your child has mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea (AHI 1-10).
- Your child is scheduled for adenotonsillectomy (removal of tonsils and adenoids).
- Your child is otherwise healthy (ASA I-II).
- Your child does not have severe sleep apnea, allergies to study drugs, or a history of opioid use.
- Your child does not have a difficult airway or certain neurological/metabolic conditions.
Quick eligibility check
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