se of sucralfate as an analgaesic adjunct in paediatric tonsillectomy
Phase 2
- Conditions
- Management of post tonsillectomy pain in paediatric populationsSurgery - Other surgeryAnaesthesiology - Pain managementOral 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
Name Time Method Parent's Postoperative Pain Measure[Assessed daily for 7 days postoperatively];Functional Limitation Scale[Assessed daily for 7 days postoperatively]
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method