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se of sucralfate as an analgaesic adjunct in paediatric tonsillectomy

Phase 2
Conditions
Management of post tonsillectomy pain in paediatric populations
Surgery - Other surgery
Anaesthesiology - Pain management
Oral and Gastrointestinal - Other diseases of the mouth, teeth, oesophagus, digestive system including liver and colon
Registration Number
ACTRN12616001672448
Lead Sponsor
Casey Hospital
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
ot yet recruiting
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
170
Inclusion Criteria

Children aged 4-12
Undergoing tonsillectomy at Casey Hospital or Monash Medical Centre
ASA 1/2 or 3 if solely due to severe obstructive sleep apnoea with no sequalae

Exclusion Criteria

Have known renal impairment with eGFR less than 60 mls/min/1.73m2
Are concurrently taking exogenous thyroid hormones
Have a cognitive impairment, an intellectual disability or a mental illness that would impair communication
Undergo tonsillectomy by cold methods or by coblation

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Parent's Postoperative Pain Measure[Assessed daily for 7 days postoperatively];Functional Limitation Scale[Assessed daily for 7 days postoperatively]
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
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