Pain relief for children after tonsil removal
Treatments studied
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests whether giving children both celecoxib (Celebrex) and acetaminophen (Tylenol) before surgery controls pain better than acetaminophen alone after tonsil removal. It aims to find a safer, more effective way to manage your child's pain after surgery.
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Who can take part
- Child must be between 2 and 18 years old
- Child must weigh more than 10 kg (about 22 pounds)
- Child is scheduled for adenotonsillectomy (removal of tonsils and adenoids)
- You or your child must speak English or Spanish
- No bleeding disorders or allergies to NSAIDs (like ibuprofen) or acetaminophen (Tylenol)
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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