Steroids and Pain Control After Tonsillectomy

Launched by MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA · Jun 20, 2019

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying whether giving children a single dose of steroids after they have their tonsils removed (a surgery called tonsillectomy) can help reduce pain and lessen the need for stronger pain medications, like narcotics. The researchers want to see if steroids can make recovery easier for kids who are having this common surgery, which is often done to treat problems like frequent throat infections or sleep issues.

To participate in this study, children need to be between 3 and 12 years old and scheduled for outpatient tonsillectomy, meaning they will go home the same day of the surgery. However, some children won't be eligible, such as those with bleeding disorders, recent use of steroids or strong pain medications, or if there were complications during the surgery. Families who participate will be contacted after the surgery to check on the child's recovery and pain levels. This trial is currently looking for participants, and it's a great opportunity to help improve pain management for kids after tonsillectomy.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Age 3-12
• • Tonsillectomy with or without adenoidectomy for any indication
• • Outpatient (same day) surgery
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Bleeding disorder
• • Intra-operative surgical or anesthetic complication or unplanned admission
• • Pre-operative steroid use (defined as any steroid use greater than three days duration within 30 days prior to tonsillectomy)
• • Pre-operative opioid use (defined as any opioid use within 30 days prior to tonsillectomy)
• • Inability of parent/guardian to be contacted by phone for follow up
• • Inability or unwillingness of subject or legal guardian/representative to give informed consent