Does oral honey decrease the incidence of postoperative pain in children undergoing tonsillectomy procedures? (Bee - pain free)

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Pain following tonsillectomy surgery; Anaesthesiology - Pain management; Oral and Gastrointestinal - Other diseases of the mouth, teeth, oesophagus, digestive system including liver and colon

• Registration Number: ACTRN12619001385134
• Lead Sponsor: Telethon Kids Institute

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2019-10-10
• Study Completion: 2021-08-03
• Last Update Posted: 6 December 2021

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 400

Inclusion Criteria

Children and young adults aged 1 to 16 years undergoing elective tonsillectomy procedures under general anaesthesia.

Exclusion Criteria

Less than 1 year of age
Contraindication to honey, or placebo ingredients e.g. known allergy to honey or sugars, and children with diabetes

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified