Clinical trials: Tonsillectomy
Pain, Postoperative
Opioid & Steroid Use Following Tonsillectomy in Pediatric Patients
The purpose of this study is to determine if a post-operative course of oral dexamethasone affects opioid usage in pediatric patients undergoing tonsillectomy.
- Trial name
- NCT04541147
- Testing
- Dexamethasone, Analgesics
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Sleep Apnea, Obstructive, Respiration Disorders
Treatment of Children With Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Laryngomalacia: the Role of Laser Supraglottoplasty
This is a research study of the effect of treating laryngomalacia (floppiness of tissue on top of the voice box that can possibly block breathing) found in association with obstructive sleep apnea (blockage of breathing while…
- Trial name
- NCT00394550
- Testing
- supraglottoplasty with laser
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 160 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Indiana University
Otolaryngological Surgery
Endotracheal Tube Intracuff Pressure and Leak
We have devised a simple method to continuously measure the endotracheal tube cuff pressure (CP) using an invasive pressure monitoring setup (IPMS), which is used routinely in the operating room to monitor arterial or central…
- Trial name
- NCT02376179
- Testing
- Cuffed ETT
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 84 people
- Sponsor
- Kris Jatana
Tonsillitis, Airway Obstruction
Acetaminophen's Efficacy For Post-operative Pain
The purpose of this study is to compare IV acetaminophen to oral acetaminophen for pain control in children undergoing tonsillectomy with or without adenoidectomy.
- Conditions
- Tonsillitis, Airway Obstruction, Difficulty Swallowing
- Trial name
- NCT01721486
- Testing
- IV acetaminophen, PO acetaminophen
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 41 people
- Sponsor
- Kaveh Aslani, MD
Pain, Postoperative
Does Pre and Postoperative Dextromethorphan Reduce Post-tonsillectomy Pain in Children?
With Institutional ethics board and Health Canada approval, pediatric patients (ages 3-12) undergoing tonsillectomy or adenotonsillectomy (under standardized anesthesia) will be randomized to receive dextromethorphan hydrobromide…
- Trial name
- NCT02727491
- Testing
- Dextromethorphan
- Volunteers
- 85 people
- Sponsor
- Dr. Rachel Rooney
POSTOP NAUSEA VOMITING, Tonsillectomy
SNAKES Trial: Jelly Snakes to Prevent PONV in Kids After ENT Surgery
Postoperative nausea and vomiting in children is a common phenomenon, particularly after ear nose and throat (ENT) surgery. While it affects up to 80% of patients who do not receive preventative medication during their operation…
- Conditions
- POSTOP NAUSEA VOMITING, Tonsillectomy, Adenoidectomy
- Trial name
- NCT03879681
- Testing
- Jelly confectionary Snakes
- Volunteers
- 240 people
- Sponsor
- Prof. Thomas Engelhardt
Remimazolam, Tonsillectomy
Remimazolam for Emergence Delirium Prevention in Children Undergoing Tonsillectomy
The aim of this study is to confirm the effectiveness of remimazolam in preventing delirium during emergence from anesthesia in children who will undergo elective procedures of tonsillectomy, adenotonsillectomy or adenoidectomy…
- Conditions
- Remimazolam, Tonsillectomy, Emergence Delirium
- Trial name
- NCT07704437
- Testing
- Remimazolam 20 MG Injection [Byfavo], NaCl (0,9%)
- Where
- Croatia
- Volunteers
- 110 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital of Split
Stress Response
Effect of Nebulized Lignocaine on the Stress Response of Endotracheal Intubation in Pediatrics Undergoing Tonsillectomy Operation Monitored by Rise in Serum Cortisol Level Post Intubation
This randomized clinical trial aims to is examining the effect of preoperative nebulized lidocaine on the stress response to intubation, monitored by rise in serum cortisol level post intubation
- Trial name
- NCT07139730
- Testing
- Lignocaine 2% concentration solution
- Volunteers
- 70 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Assiut University
Postoperative Pain, Opioid Use
SZMN Blocks for Pain Control in Pediatric Patients Undergoing T&A
The suprazygomatic maxillary nerve (SZMN) block is a well-established, safe and effective regional technique for pain management following cleft palate procedures, however, have not been studied for patients undergoing…
- Trial name
- SZMN (NCT04797559)
- Testing
- SZMN Block
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Surgical Procedure, Unspecified
Decreasing Emergence Agitation With Personalized Music
The purpose of the study is to assess the impact of personalized music on emergence agitation (EA), as measured by Pediatric Anesthesia Emergence Delirium scores in pediatric patients recovering from elective procedures under…
- Trial name
- NCT05044832
- Testing
- Personalized Music
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Obstructive Sleep Disordered Breathing
Outcomes of Partial Versus Complete Tonsillectomy for Obstructive Sleep Disordered Breathing
Introduction: There is currently no long-term study, which compares the outcomes of partial tonsillectomy to conventional tonsillectomy.
- Trial name
- NCT00519402
- Testing
- tonsillar examination and questionnaire completion
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- The Cleveland Clinic
Tonsillectomy, Infections
Head-Only Draping in Pediatric Tonsillectomy
This single-center, interventional study will compare 30-day postoperative infection rates in pediatric tonsillectomy performed with either head-only draping or traditional full-body draping.
- Trial name
- NCT07347301
- Testing
- Full-Body Surgical Draping, Head-Only Surgical Draping
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- NYU Langone Health
Tonsillectomy, Bleeding
Postoperative Care After Tonsillectomy
Tonsillectomy is one of the most common surgical procedures performed on both pediatric and adult patients; it is frequently associated with significant postoperative pain, difficulty swallowing, and the risk of complications…
- Conditions
- Tonsillectomy, Bleeding, Nutrition, Healing
- Trial name
- ARAP (NCT07792057)
- Testing
- Nutrition and Hydration
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 300 people
- Sponsor
- Hospital Felicio Rocho
PREVENTION OF POSTTONSILLECTOMY PAIN, DECREASE POSTTONSILLECTOMY NAUSEA AND VOMITTING
Opioid Free Pterygopalatine Ganglion Block Based Multimodal Anesthesia for Tonsillectomy Operations
intraoperative opioid administration versus intraoperative pterygopalatine ganglion block based opioid free anesthesia to compare outcomes such as postoperative administration of opioid rates of nausea and vomiting, Post…
- Conditions
- PREVENTION OF POSTTONSILLECTOMY PAIN, DECREASE POSTTONSILLECTOMY NAUSEA AND VOMITTING, DECREASE POSTOPERATIVE HOSPITAL STAY
- Trial name
- NCT05513209
- Testing
- opioid based multimodal anesthesia, pterygopalatine ganglion block based multimodal anesthesia)
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- Ain Shams University
Post-Tonsillectomy Bleeding
The Impact of Tonsillectomy Techniques on Secondary Tonsillectomy Bleeding
Post-tonsillectomy hemorrhage (PTH) is one of the most common and potentially life-threatening complications of tonsillectomy. Secondary PTH (Bleeding occurring >24 hours post-operatively) is of particular clinical significance.
- Trial name
- NCT07763704
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Assiut University
Postoperative Pain, Tonsillectomy
Ketamine Gargle for Pain After Pediatric Tonsillectomy
Post-tonsillectomy pain in children is a common and clinically significant problem that may lead to poor oral intake, dehydration, and delayed recovery.
- Conditions
- Postoperative Pain, Tonsillectomy, Adenotonsillectomy
- Trial name
- KET-TONSIL (NCT07558044)
- Testing
- Ketamine Hydrochloride in saline, Normal Saline (0.9% NaCl)
- Where
- Venezuela
- Volunteers
- 420 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hospital Universitario de Caracas
Tonsillectomy, Adenoidectomy
Preoperative VR Cartoon Viewing Reduces Postoperative Pain and Anxiety in Pediatric Tonsillectomy Patient
The aim of this study is to determine the effect of watching a cartoon with a virtual reality headset before surgery on the pain and anxiety levels of children aged 7-12 years.
- Trial name
- NCT06763276
- Testing
- Virtual Reality Group
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 102 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Izmir Tinaztepe University
Postoperative Pain
Personalizing Perioperative Analgesia in Children
In the United States alone, each year approximately 5 million children undergo painful surgery, many of them experience serious side-effects with opioids and inadequate pain relief.
- Trial name
- NCT01140724
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,200 people
- Sponsor
- Senthil Sadhasivam
Surgery, Stress
The Effects of Healing Touch on Post Operative Pediatric Patients
The goal of this study is to assess the benefits of Healing Touch, an energy based therapy on post-operative discomfort and the rate of recovery in children.
- Conditions
- Surgery, Stress, Pain, Children
- Trial name
- NCT01738308
- Testing
- Healing Touch
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 240 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati
Chiari Malformation Type I, Tonsillectomy
PFDD Versus PFDRT in Chiari Decompression Surgery
The purpose of this study is to determine whether a posterior fossa decompression and duraplasty with or without tonsil manipulation results in better patient outcomes with fewer complications and improved quality of life in…
- Trial name
- NCT06079125
- Testing
- Posterior fossa decompression with duraplasty, PFDD with tonsillar resection/reduction
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 250 people
- Sponsor
- Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing