Clinical trials: Tonsillectomy
Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Snoring
Childhood Adenotonsillectomy Study for Children With OSAS
The purpose of this research is to determine the effect of adenotonsillectomy surgery (removal of tonsils and adenoids) on obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) in children.
- Trial name
- CHAT (NCT00560859)
- Testing
- Adenotonsillectomy (AT) - removal of adenoids and tonsils, Watchful Waiting
- Where
- 6 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 453 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Pain
Magnesium vs Placebo for Tonsillectomy
This study is a double-blind randomized controlled trial using intravenous magnesium versus placebo to determine if systemic magnesium can decrease postoperative pain in pediatric patients undergoing tonsillectomy.
- Trial name
- NCT02218424
- Testing
- Magnesium, Normal saline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
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
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
Tonsillectomy
Dexmedetomidine as a Rapid Bolus in Children for Emergence Agitation
To Determine The Efficacy of a Rapid Bolus Injection of Dexmedetomidine on the Incidence of Emergence Agitation in Anesthetized Children and the Cardiovascular Profile of a Rapid Bolus Injection of Dexmedetomidine.
- Trial name
- NCT01528891
- Testing
- Dexmedetomidine
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 418 people
- Sponsor
- Peter Davis
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
Care, Postoperative, Pain, Postoperative
Psychological Influences on Postoperative Recovery
The primary hypothesis tested in this project is that the preoperative behavioral stress response predicts postoperative behavioral and clinical recovery of children undergoing surgery.
- Conditions
- Care, Postoperative, Pain, Postoperative, Surgical Procedures, Operative, Otorhinolaryngologic Surgical Procedures
- Trial name
- NIH (NCT00581139)
- Testing
- Preoperative Preparation Program (Child Life Specialist), Midazolam, Parental Presence during Induction of Anesthesia
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 241 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, Irvine
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
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
Adenotonsillectomy, Post-operative Analgesia
Non-opioids for Analgesia After Adenotonsillectomy in Children
The goal of this study is to determine if non-opioid pain control is a safe way to manage pain after adenotonsillectomy surgery in children.
- Conditions
- Adenotonsillectomy, Post-operative Analgesia, Opioid Use
- Trial name
- NCT03618823
- Testing
- Oxycodone, Ibuprofen, Acetaminophen
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 268 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- David Chi, MD
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
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
Tonsillitis
PEAK PlasmaBlade TnA Versus Traditional Electrosurgery in Subcapsular Tonsillectomy
The objective of this clinical study is to evaluate the operative performance of the PEAK PlasmaBlade® TnA during subcapsular tonsillectomy; to monitor and record post-operative clinical outcome variables; and to compare these…
- Trial name
- PRECISE (NCT01193556)
- Testing
- PEAK PlasmaBlade TnA, Traditional Electrosurgery with scalpel
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 51 people
- Sponsor
- Medtronic Surgical Technologies
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
Pain
Pharmacokinetic Evaluation of EXPAREL in Adults Undergoing Tonsillectomy
The purpose of this study is to characterize the pharmacokinetic (PK) profile of a single dose of EXPAREL (133 mg/10 mL) administered intraoperatively per normal infiltration for prolonged analgesia in 12 adult subjects…
- Trial name
- NCT02199574
- Testing
- EXPAREL
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Pacira Pharmaceuticals, Inc
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
Muscle Relaxation for Pediatric Adenotonsillectomy
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare general anesthesia with muscle relaxation and reversal of the relaxation at the end of surgery or without muscle relaxation in high-risk children having adenotonsillectomy surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT06225466
- Testing
- Rocuronium, Sugammadex, Anesthesia without neuromuscular blockade
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 172 people
- Sponsor
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Sleep-disordered Breathing, Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Comparison of Sleep Study Results After Partial Intracapsular Tonsillectomy Versus Total Tonsillectomy
The purpose of this study is to demonstrate similar improvements in sleep-disordered breathing as determined by sleep study with microdebrider-assisted partial intracapsular tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy versus total Bovie…
- Trial name
- NCT00887471
- Testing
- PITA or T&A
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- State University of New York - Downstate Medical Center
Emergence Delirium
Effect of Sugammadex vs. Neostigmine/Glycopyrrolate on Pediatric Emergence Delirium in Sevoflurane-rocuronium Anesthesia
The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of sugammadex vs. a conventional acetylcholinesterase inhibitor, neostigmine on emergence delirium (ED) during sevoflurane-rocuronium anesthesia in pediatric patients…
- Trial name
- NCT03229486
- Testing
- Sugammadex Injection [Bridion], Neostigmine+Glycopyrronium
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital
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