High dose painkiller before tonsil surgery in children
Treatments studied
Part of Ear, nose & throat, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether giving a high dose of paracetamol (the medicine in Tylenol) before surgery helps children feel less pain after a tonsillectomy. It aims to see if this simple approach can improve recovery.
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Who can take part
- Child must be between 3 and 15 years old.
- Child must be in good overall health (with or without mild to moderate health conditions).
- Child must be scheduled for tonsil removal surgery, and possibly adenoids too.
- Child must not be allergic to paracetamol (the medicine in Tylenol).
- Child must not be taking strong pain medicines like morphine or codeine regularly.
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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