Clinical trials: Tonsillectomy
Agitated; State, Acute Reaction to Stress
Dexmedetomidine Combined With Hydromorphone in Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy
Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy is one of the most common pediatric surgeries, and agitation and severe postoperative pain have been considered a very common complications.
- Trial name
- NCT03760809
- Testing
- Dexmedetomidine 0.5μg／kg, Dexmedetomidine 1μg／kg
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 130 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Eye & ENT Hospital of Fudan University
Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting, Postoperative Pain
Dexamethasone for Paediatric Adeno-tonsillectomy - A Dose-finding Study
Adeno-tonsillectomy is a commonly performed surgical procedure in children. Main morbidities are postoperative pain, nausea and vomiting, and haemorrhage.
- Trial name
- NCT00403806
- Testing
- dexamethasone, Saline
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 215 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Geneva
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
Pain
Does Montelukast Decrease Post Adenotonsillectomy Pain in Children
Objective: The purpose of the present study is to evaluate the effectiveness of preoperative Montelukast as an analgesic for adenotonsillectomy Study Design: Randomized controlled double blinded clinical trial.
- Trial name
- Montelukast (NCT02793375)
- Testing
- Montelukast
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 116 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati
Postoperative Pain
Intraoperative Methadone for Postoperative Pain in Patients Undergoing Tonsillectomy
A randomized controlled trial evaluating the efficacy and safety of single-shot intraoperative methadone for postoperative pain in patients undergoing tonsillectomy. Fentanyl is used as an active comparator
- Trial name
- METATONS (NCT05445856)
- Testing
- Methadone, Fentanyl
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 130 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Aarhus
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
Tonsillitis
Effectiveness of Tonsil Fossa Closure in Pain Relief After Tonsillectomy in Children
Objective: Postoperative pain is the main complaint in children undergoing tonsillectomy. An inexpensive method and with few evidence in the literature on effectiveness in reducing pain is the closure of the tonsillar fossa by…
- Trial name
- NCT02676583
- Testing
- Tonsillectomy
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 131 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Marco Aurelio Fornazieri
Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Tonsillitis
Pediatric Pain Optimization After Tonsillectomy
The purpose of this study is to compare the use of short acting opioids (fentanyl/hydromorphone) with long acting opioids (methadone) for pain control following tonsillectomy surgery.
- Conditions
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Tonsillitis, Pain, Procedural
- Trial name
- NCT05244226
- Testing
- Fentanyl/Hydromorphone, Methadone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 66 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Duke 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
Pediatric Adenotonsillectomy, Post Operative Analgesia
Dexmedetomidine in Pediatric Tonsillectomy
The hypothesis of this study is that the administration of an intra-operative dose of dexmedetomidine will result in adequate analgesia without respiratory depression thereby resulting in an early discharge from the post…
- Trial name
- NCT01057381
- Testing
- Dexmedetomidine 0.75 mcg/kg, Morphine 50 mcg/kg, Morphine 100 mcg/kg
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 109 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Baylor College of Medicine
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
Tonsillectomy
Honey Used as Adjunct Therapy to Tylenol for Post-Op Tonsillectomy Patients
Tonsillectomies are the second most common surgery with over half a million procedures in the United States for 2006. Tonsillectomies are considered a painful surgical procedure performed on children resulting in pain and…
- Trial name
- NCT03931395
- Testing
- Honey, Standard of Care
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 230 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Post-operative Pain
How Does Gabapentin Affects Post-operative Tonsillectomy Pain?
Gabapentin is a medicine that has been used in adults (but not yet in children) to treat pain after surgery. In children it has been used for many years to treat other conditions and has been shown to be very safe.
- Trial name
- NCT00624455
- Testing
- Gabapentin
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 28 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Tonsillectomy
Effects of Virtual Reality on Pre-Operative Anxiety and Induction of Anesthesia in Children and Adolescents
Pain and anxiety have a direct correlation. Patients who experience anxiety are more susceptible to feeling pain, and patients who experience pain are more likely to have a component of anxiety associated with their pain.
- Trial name
- NCT03239743
- Testing
- Virtual Reality, Midazolam
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Valley Anesthesiology Consultants
Opioid-Induced Respiratory Depression, Postoperative Complications (Cardiopulmonary)
Pupillometry in Identifying Risk of Postoperative Opioid-induced Respiratory Depression in Children Undergoing Tonsillectomy
This study will evaluate whether quantitative pupillometry measurements can be used to identify children at risk for postoperative opioid-induced respiratory depression (OIRD) following tonsillectomy.
- Conditions
- Opioid-Induced Respiratory Depression, Postoperative Complications (Cardiopulmonary), Respiratory Complications Due to Anesthesia
- Trial name
- NCT07573150
- Testing
- Infrared Pupillometry
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 300 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- NeurOptics Inc
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
Post-tonsillectomy Pain, Post-tonsillectomy Activity
The Effects of Reducing Stomach Acid on Post-tonsillectomy Pain
This study was designed to determine whether post-operative pain following a tonsillectomy can be reduced by adding an antacid-like medication to the medications taken after surgery.
- Conditions
- Post-tonsillectomy Pain, Post-tonsillectomy Activity, Post-tonsillectomy Hydration
- Trial name
- NCT00472186
- Testing
- Lansoprazole
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 2 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Boston Children's Hospital
Voice Quality, Tonsillectomy
Change of Nasalance After Tonsillectomy in Thai Adult
The purpose of this study is to analyze the change of nasalance after tonsillectomy in Thai adults.
- Trial name
- NCT01275079
- Where
- Thailand
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chulalongkorn University
Pain, Postoperative
Effect of Gabapentin on Postoperative Opioid Analgesic Use and Pain in Adolescents Undergoing Tonsillectomy
This study aims to determine if administration of gabapentin preoperatively followed by a standing postoperative course is effective in reducing and possibly eliminating the use of opioid analgesics following this procedure.
- Trial name
- NCT05024825
- Testing
- Gabapentin, hydrocodone, acetaminophen and ibuprofen
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Albany Medical College
Analgesic Adverse Reaction
Ketorolac Use in Pediatric Patients Undergoing Tonsillectomy
This prospective, randomized, double blinded study is designed to compare the bleeding rates of ketorolac vs. placebo when used for post tonsillectomy pain control in pediatric patients ages 2-18.
- Trial name
- NCT03453541
- Testing
- Ketorolac Tromethamine, 0.9% Normal Saline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 214 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Albany Medical College