Comparison of different medications for the control of pain after tonsils and adenoid surgery.

Phase 4

Completed

• Conditions: Post-operative pain control after tonsillectomy/adenotonsillectomy; Oral and Gastrointestinal - Other diseases of the mouth, teeth, oesophagus, digestive system including liver and colon

• Registration Number: ACTRN12610001084077
• Lead Sponsor: Edwin Tamashiro

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2010-12-10
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 100

Inclusion Criteria

Indication for tonsillectomy or adenotonsillectomy
Children between 4-10 years old
Low anaesthesic risk (ASA 1, ASA 2)

Exclusion Criteria

Child neuropsycological impairment
Use of medications for chronic pain control
Use of antibiotics or anticoagulants
Perfomance of another concomitant surgery (frenulectomy, ventilation tube insertion, etc)
Allergy to any medication proposed in this study (amoxicilin, prednisolone, ibuprofen)

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified