Clinical trials: Post-Tonsillectomy Bleeding
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
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
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
Pain, Postoperative, Postoperative Hemorrhage
Effect of Bupivacaine-infused Fibrin Sealant Application on Post-tonsillectomy Pain & Hemorrhage
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of combining two interventions already in use at some institutions for reducing post-operative pain following tonsillectomy or adenotonsillectomy.
- Trial name
- NCT02343263
- Testing
- Bupivacaine, Fibrin Sealant
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Indiana University