Opioid Sparing Anesthesia Care for Pediatric Patients Having Tonsil Surgery

Launched by BOSTON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL · Mar 22, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying two different types of anesthesia plans for children undergoing tonsil surgery, such as tonsillectomies or tonsillotomies. The goal is to see if a plan that does not use opioid medications (like morphine) is just as effective as one that does, in terms of pain relief and recovery time. The study will look at how well each plan works, including any side effects like nausea or confusion after surgery.

To participate, children must be between 3 and 17 years old and scheduled for tonsil surgery at Boston Children's Hospital Waltham. However, those with certain medical conditions or previous pain issues may not be eligible. Families can expect their child to receive either the opioid or non-opioid anesthesia during surgery and to be closely monitored afterward to assess their recovery. This trial is important because it aims to find safer alternatives to opioids, helping to reduce potential side effects while still managing pain effectively.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • American Society of Anesthesia classification status I-III
• • Ages 3 years to 17 years
• • Scheduled for tonsillectomy or tonsillotomy with or without adenoidectomy at Boston Children's Hospital Waltham
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Patients not scheduled for primary tonsillectomy/tonsillotomy.
• • Patients with known coagulopathies
• • Patients with previous chronic pain syndromes
• • Patients with any condition/indication that would prevent them from being able to be randomized (i.e. allergy to one of the study medications)