Status:
TERMINATED
Post-operative Pain Control After Pediatric Adenotonsillectomy
Lead Sponsor:
Emory University
Conditions:
Recurrent Tonsillitis
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Eligibility:
All Genders
4-17 years
Phase:
PHASE4
Brief Summary
Adenotonsillectomy is one of the most common surgical procedures performed in the pediatric population in the United States. It is generally a well-tolerated procedure with post-operative bleeding ris...
Detailed Description
Post-operative pain management in pediatric patients undergoing adenotonsillectomy is challenging not only for the child, but also for the clinician and caregiver. Uncontrolled pain carries a high lev...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- ≥4 and ≤17 years old
- Meeting criteria for tonsillectomy based on AAO-HNS clinical guidelines: Adenotonsillectomy is indicated for patients with recurrent adenotonsillitis and sleep disordered breathing. Both groups in this study will have surgery for the same preoperative indications
Exclusion
- \<4 or \>17 years old
- Known bleeding diathesis (or family history of bleeding diathesis)
- Known allergy to any study medication
- participant/caregiver inability to understand or complete the required study documentation (pain scales, medication logs)
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
November 1 2014
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
November 30 2016
Estimated Enrollment :
45 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT02296840
Start Date
November 1 2014
End Date
November 30 2016
Last Update
April 25 2018
Active Locations (1)
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Children's Healthcare of Atlanta (CHOA)
Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30329