Pupil Measurements to Predict Breathing Problems After Surgery in Children
Part of Brain & nervous system, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study tests whether measuring how a child's pupils (the dark circles in the eyes) respond to light can predict which children might have breathing problems after receiving pain medication during tonsil surgery. The goal is to help doctors catch and prevent serious breathing issues before they happen.
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Who can take part
- Child is between 3 and 18 years old
- Child is scheduled for tonsil removal surgery, with or without adenoid removal
- Child will recover in a monitored hospital setting (like a recovery room) after surgery
- Parent or legal guardian can give permission, and child can agree if old enough to understand
- Child does not have neurological or eye conditions that affect how pupils work
- Child will receive standard pain medication (opioids) as part of surgery care
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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