Status:
UNKNOWN
A Comparative Study With Parenteral Oxycodone, Morphine and Dexamethasone in Postoperative Pain in Paediatric Patients
Lead Sponsor:
University of Turku
Conditions:
Post Tonsillectomy Pain
Eligibility:
All Genders
4-12 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The aim of this randomized, double-blind study is to compare parenteral pre-emptive oxycodone, morphine and dexamethasone with placebo in the treatment of postoperative pain in paediatric patients 4 t...
Detailed Description
After the induction of anaesthesia and before intubation the child receives one of the research drugs in a double-blind fashion: 0.1 mg/kg of oxycodone , 0.1 mg/kg of morphine, 0.5 mg/kg dexamethasone...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- 4 to 12 years of age
- Scheduled to tonsillectomy
- ASA class I or II
- Written informed consent is obtained from the parents and the child (when appropriate).
Exclusion
- Allergy to morphine, oxycodone or dexamethasone
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
September 1 2008
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
December 1 2010
Estimated Enrollment :
100 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00733083
Start Date
September 1 2008
End Date
December 1 2010
Last Update
August 12 2008
Active Locations (1)
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Turku University hospital
Turku, Finland