CompletedPhase 2

Pediatric Pain Optimization After Tonsillectomy

United States66 participantsStarted 2022-04-08

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to compare the use of short acting opioids (fentanyl/hydromorphone) with long acting opioids (methadone) for pain control following tonsillectomy surgery.

Who can participate

Age range3 Years – 17 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Children ages 3 to 17 years old * Presenting for elective tonsillectomy +/- adenoidectomy * Provide informed consent / assent (as appropriate) Exclusion Criteria: * History of liver or kidney disease * Females with positive pregnancy test * Severe sleep apnea (Sleep study with Apnea Hypopnea Index (AHI) \> 10) * Consistent daily opioid use for chronic pain ( \>3 months)

What they're measuring

Total Amount of Opioid Medications Administered

Timeframe: Up to 7 days post surgery

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05244226

SponsorDuke University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2023-05-10

Results submitted2024-03-20

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