Status:
COMPLETED
How Does Gabapentin Affects Post-operative Tonsillectomy Pain?
Lead Sponsor:
University of British Columbia
Conditions:
Post-operative Pain
Eligibility:
All Genders
5-12 years
Phase:
PHASE3
Brief Summary
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...
Detailed Description
Tonsillectomy is one of the most commonly performed children's surgeries and produces a consistent pattern and intensity of pain in the recovery period. These qualities make this surgery ideal for the...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Inclusion Criteria:
- Tonsillectomy
- Adenotonsillectomy
- ASA status 1 to 3
- Weight \< 60 kg
- BMI \< 30
Exclusion
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
July 1 2007
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
August 1 2009
Estimated Enrollment :
28 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00624455
Start Date
July 1 2007
End Date
August 1 2009
Last Update
August 18 2009
Active Locations (1)
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BC Children's Hospital
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, V6H 3V4