Numbing throat spray to ease pain after tonsil removal in children
Part of Ear, nose & throat, Infections, Lungs & breathing, Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study tests whether a numbing mist sprayed into the throat before surgery can reduce sore throat pain children feel after having their tonsils removed. It compares two numbing medicines to see if one works better than the other.
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Who can take part
- You must be between 3 and 15 years old.
- You need to be having a planned (not emergency) tonsil removal.
- You should be generally healthy or have only mild health issues.
- You cannot have a sore throat, cough, or recent illness at the time of surgery.
- You cannot be allergic to the study medicines.
- You cannot have heart problems or a history of bleeding after a tonsillectomy.
- A parent or guardian must agree to the study for you to take part.
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