Pediatric Pain Optimization After Tonsillectomy

Completed · Phase 2

Conditions studied: Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Tonsillitis, Pain, Procedural

In brief

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.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT05244226

Run by

Duke University

People needed

66

Starts

2022-04-08

Expected to finish

2023-05-10

Last updated by the study team

2024-10-17

Who can join

Age: 3 and older, up to 17. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Children ages 3 to 17 years old
• Presenting for elective tonsillectomy +/- adenoidectomy
• Provide informed consent / assent (as appropriate)

You may not qualify if…

• 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)

Where it is running

• Duke University School of Medicine — Durham, North Carolina, United States

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