Clinical trials: Post-Tonsillectomy
Tonsillectomy, Tonsillitis
EXPAREL® for Pain After Tonsillectomy
The purpose of this study is to determine whether liposomal bupivacaine (long acting injectable anesthetic) provides greater post operative pain relief compared to the standard post operative pain regiment for tonsillectomy…
- Conditions
- Tonsillectomy, Tonsillitis, Post-operative Pain
- Trial name
- NCT02444533
- Testing
- Liposomal Bupivacaine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 39 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Adenotonsillectomy, Post-operative Analgesia
Non-Opioid Pain Medications After Intracapsular Adenotonsillectomy
The goal of this study is to determine if non-opioid pain control is a safe way to manage pain after intracapsular adenotonsillectomy surgery in children.
- Conditions
- Adenotonsillectomy, Post-operative Analgesia, Opioid Use
- Trial name
- NCT04791761
- Testing
- Oxycodone, Ibuprofen, Acetaminophen
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 73 people
- Sponsor
- David Chi, MD
Postoperative Vomiting
Effect of Intraoperative Crystalloid Volume on Postoperative Vomiting
Postoperative nausea and vomiting is very common in children undergone tonsillectomy and/or adenoidectomy. The purpose of this clinical trial is to evaluate the antiemetic effect of super-hydration with 0.9% saline in children…
- Trial name
- EICVPV (NCT02177201)
- Testing
- Group 1, Group 2
- Where
- 2 sites in Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 160 people
- Sponsor
- Aydin Adnan Menderes University
Laryngopharyngeal Reflux, Throat Pain
Anti-reflux Control to Decrease Post Tonsillectomy Pain
The study aims to determine if treating pediatric patients (age 7-17) for four weeks with omeprazole prior to tonsillectomy will decrease post tonsillectomy pain.
- Trial name
- NCT01777854
- Testing
- Omeprazole
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ascension Health
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
Tonsillectomy
Default Dosing Settings for Opioid Prescriptions to Adolescents and Young Adults After Tonsillectomy
This study will evaluate whether lowering the default number of doses for opioid prescriptions written in an electronic health record system can decrease opioid prescribing without causing unintended consequences such as worsened…
- Trial name
- NCT04066829
- Testing
- Default setting intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 198 people
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
Adenotonsillectomy, Analgesia
Post-operative Course of Dexamethasone to Reduce Tonsillectomy Morbidity
The goal of this study is determine if an oral systemic course of steroids is a safe and effective option in lowering pain and complications following adenotonsillectomy in various pediatric age groups.
- Conditions
- Adenotonsillectomy, Analgesia, Surgery
- Trial name
- NCT04879823
- Testing
- Dexamethasone, Ibuprofen, Acetaminophen
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 222 people
- Sponsor
- David Chi, MD
Tonsillectomy
EXPAREL Post-tonsillectomy Clinical Trial
Tonsillectomy is one of the most commonly performed surgical procedures in the United States. The primary indications for tonsillectomy in the adult population include recurrent pharyngitis, chronic tonsillitis, and obstructive…
- Trial name
- EXPCT (NCT03420638)
- Testing
- Adjunct Exparel (bupivacaine liposome suspension 1.3%), Standard Care
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 42 people
- Sponsor
- Paul Hoff
Tonsillitis
Battlefield Auricular Acupuncture During Adult Tonsillectomies and Effect of Post op Pain and Nausea
The purpose of this study is to determine if auricular acupuncture significantly reduces post-operative pain in comparison to the standard of care.
- Trial name
- BFA (NCT02571075)
- Testing
- Auricular acupuncture
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 95 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Defense and Veterans Center for Integrative Pain Management
Post Operative Pain Management in Children With Tonsillectomy/Adenoidectomy
Preoperative Gabapentin for Post-tonsillectomy Pain in Children
The typical post-operative course for children following surgical removal of their tonsils and adenoids can be challenging, especially for pain control.
- Trial name
- NCT01707420
- Testing
- Gabapentin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Postoperative Pain, Acute Pain
Pharmacokinetic, Efficacy and Safety Study of Tapentadol Oral Solution in Children With Postoperative Pain
To find out if a drug called tapentadol administered by mouth safely relieves pain in children. Look at the amount of tapentadol in the blood after a single oral dose.
- Trial name
- NCT01729728
- Testing
- Tapentadol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 86 people
- Sponsor
- Grünenthal GmbH
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
Sleep Apnea, Obstructive, Sleep Apnea Syndromes
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) After Adenotonsillectomy in Children
Obstructive sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) affects 2-3% of children and may lead to problems with nighttime sleep and daytime behavior, learning, sleepiness, and mood.
- Conditions
- Sleep Apnea, Obstructive, Sleep Apnea Syndromes, Child Behavior Disorders, Attention Deficit Disorder With Hyperactivity
- Trial name
- NCT01554527
- Testing
- CPAP treatment, No CPAP treatment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
Post-operative Hemorrhage
Evaluating Perioperative Dexamethasone and the Risk of Bleeding in Tonsillectomy
Tonsillectomy (removal of the tonsils) is a very common surgery in children. Bleeding after tonsillectomy is one of the risks of this surgery and can be more dangerous in children since they have less blood volume than adults.
- Trial name
- NCT01415583
- Testing
- Dexamethasone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 314 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary
Cheilitis, Angular, Postoperative Complications
Using Dexpanthenol Cream to Prevent Lip Corner Cracks in Children After Tonsil/Adenoid Surgery
Soreness and cracking at the corners of the mouth, a condition called angular cheilitis, can be an uncomfortable problem for children after they have surgery to remove their tonsils and adenoids.
- Conditions
- Cheilitis, Angular, Postoperative Complications, Adenotonsillar Hypertrophy
- Trial name
- PrevAC-PedAT (NCT07002632)
- Testing
- Dexpanthenol 5 % Topical Ointment
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 106 people
- Sponsor
- Gaziosmanpasa Research and Education Hospital
Sleep Apnea, Obstructive
Safety Study of Quickclot for Bleeding Control After Adenotonsillectomy
Hemostasis will be achieved during Pediatric Tonsillectomy/Adenoidectomy with the use of QuickClot.
- Trial name
- NCT01863563
- Testing
- QuickClot
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Eastern Virginia Medical School
Post-Operative Nausea and Vomiting
A Study of Kytril (Granisetron) in the Prevention of Post-Operative Nausea and Vomiting (PONV) in Pediatric Subjects Undergoing Tonsillectomy or Adenotonsillectomy
This 2 arm study will evaluate the efficacy and safety of a single intravenous injection of Kytril in preventing postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) in children.
- Trial name
- NCT00231478
- Testing
- granisetron
- Where
- 11 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 171 people
- Sponsor
- Hoffmann-La Roche
Tonsillitis
Celecoxib as a Post-tonsillectomy Pain Medication
The hypothesis is that celecoxib effectively reduces pain after a tonsillectomy and reduces post-operative narcotic use. To test this hypothesis, the study is placebo controlled (sugar pill).
- Trial name
- NCT00583453
- Testing
- Celecoxib
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- University of Iowa
Postoperative Pain, Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting
Effect of Steroids on Post-tonsillectomy Morbidities
This study aims to evaluate the effect of postoperative systemic rapid onset and short acting dexamethasone followed by a tapering dose of oral prednisolone on post-tonsillectomy morbidities.
- Trial name
- NCT02401529
- Testing
- IV dexamethasone, Oral prednisolone, Paracetamol
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- King Fahd General Hospital
Tonsillectomy, Adenoidectomy
Postoperative Ibuprofen and the Risk of Bleeding After Tonsillectomy With or Without Adenoidectomy
Tonsillectomy (the surgical removal of the tonsils) is a commonly performed surgery in children. One risk of tonsillectomy is postoperative bleeding, and this can be more dangerous in children because their blood volume is lower…
- Trial name
- NCT01605903
- Testing
- Ibuprofen, Acetaminophen
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 741 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary