Clinical trials: Tonsillectomy
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
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
Tonsillectomy
A Study of BiZact™ on Adults Undergoing Tonsillectomy
The purpose of this study is to assess the severity of post-operative pain following the use of the BiZact™ device in adult (≥22 years of age in United States and ≥18 years of age in Europe) tonsillectomy procedures.
- Trial name
- NCT02876575
- Testing
- A bipolar instrument for tonsillectomies
- Where
- 2 sites in United States, Sweden
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- Medtronic - MITG
Nausea and Vomiting, Postoperative
The Effects of IV vs Oral Dexamethasone on Postoperative Nausea, Vomiting, and Pain
The hypothesis being tested in this study is that perioperative oral administration of dexamethasone, when compared to intravenous (IV) administration, offers a similar reduction in postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV), and…
- Trial name
- NCT04563494
- Testing
- dexamethasone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 126 people
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Postoperative Pain
Pediatric Tonsillectomy Pain Reduction Study
Tonsillectomy is associated with a significant decrease quality of life in children secondary to pain, which is worsened with swallowing.
- Trial name
- NCT00678379
- Testing
- lidocaine (1%) + bupivacaine (0.5%), Normal saline, Lidocaine (1%) + Bupivacaine (0.5%) + Clonidine (25mcg)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Tonsillitis
Hydromorphone vs Fentanyl in Children Undergoing Tonsillectomy Surgery
A RCT to compare hydromorphone versus fentanyl for pain control following tonsillectomy or adenotonsillectomy surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT04230681
- Testing
- Hydromorphone, Fentanyl
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 189 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
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
Snoring, Strep Throat
Comparing Healthcare Utilization Between Adenotonsillectomy Patients With and Without Postoperative Antibiotic Use
This study is designed to look at healthcare utilization following the removal of tonsils and adenoids in pediatric patients who are not given an antibiotic following surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT01561703
- Testing
- Antibiotic
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 58 people
- Sponsor
- University of Missouri-Columbia
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
Pain, Postoperative, Tonsillar Hypertrophy
Management of Post-Tonsillectomy Pain in Pediatric Patients
Single-center, randomized, open-label, non-inferiority treatment pilot study to evaluate the effectiveness of a combined acetaminophen and ibuprofen regimen for treatment of post-operative tonsillectomy pain in the pediatric…
- Conditions
- Pain, Postoperative, Tonsillar Hypertrophy, Tonsillitis
- Trial name
- NCT04551196
- Testing
- Alternating Acetaminophen and Ibuprofen, Combined Acetaminophen and Ibuprofen
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Decrease Emergence Agitation and Provide Pain Relief for Children Undergoing Tonsillectomy & Adenoidectomy
Pediatric tonsillectomy (with or without adenoidectomy) is a brief but painful surgery carried out in children who very often also present with obstructive sleep apnea. To provide pain relief, i.e.
- Trial name
- NCT00468052
- Testing
- dexmedetomidine, fentanyl
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 122 people
- Sponsor
- University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
Tonsillitis, Pain
A Comparison of Postoperative Tramadol Versus Acetaminophen With Codeine in Children Undergoing Tonsillectomy
Tonsillectomy is the most common pediatric surgical procedure performed in the US. The postoperative period can be particularly painful.
- Trial name
- NCT01267136
- Testing
- Codeine with acetaminophen, Tramadol suspension
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 84 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota
Tonsillitis
Dexmedetomidine for Immediate Perioperative Analgesia in Pediatric Patients Undergoing Tonsillectomy
The primary purpose of this study is: 1. To compare dexmedetomidine with fentanyl in terms of intra-operative hemodynamics and post-operative analgesia. 2. To determine an analgesic dose response relationship for dexmedetomidine.
- Trial name
- DexT&A (NCT00654511)
- Testing
- Fentanyl, Dexmedetomidine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 101 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Children's National Research Institute
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
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