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Steroids and Pain Control After Tonsillectomy

Conditions

Tonsillitis Obstructive Sleep Apnea of Child

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Study Overview

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Description

This research study aims to find out if a single oral dose of steroid after tonsillectomy will reduce pain and decrease the need for narcotic medications.

Official Title

Randomized, Controlled Trial of Post-operative Steroids and Pain Control After Tonsillectomy

Quick Facts

Study Start:2018-12-18

Study Completion:2025-12-31

Study Type:Not specified

Phase:Not Applicable

Enrollment:Not specified

Status:COMPLETED

Study ID

NCT03995628

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Ages Eligible for Study:3 Years to 12 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study:ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers:No

Standard Ages:CHILD

Inclusion Criteria	Exclusion Criteria
* Age 3-12 * Tonsillectomy with or without adenoidectomy for any indication * Outpatient (same day) surgery	* Bleeding disorder * Intra-operative surgical or anesthetic complication or unplanned admission * Pre-operative steroid use (defined as any steroid use greater than three days duration within 30 days prior to tonsillectomy) * Pre-operative opioid use (defined as any opioid use within 30 days prior to tonsillectomy) * Inability of parent/guardian to be contacted by phone for follow up * Inability or unwillingness of subject or legal guardian/representative to give informed consent

Inclusion Criteria

Exclusion Criteria

* Age 3-12
* Tonsillectomy with or without adenoidectomy for any indication
* Outpatient (same day) surgery

* Bleeding disorder
* Intra-operative surgical or anesthetic complication or unplanned admission
* Pre-operative steroid use (defined as any steroid use greater than three days duration within 30 days prior to tonsillectomy)
* Pre-operative opioid use (defined as any opioid use within 30 days prior to tonsillectomy)
* Inability of parent/guardian to be contacted by phone for follow up
* Inability or unwillingness of subject or legal guardian/representative to give informed consent

Contacts and Locations

Principal Investigator

Phayvanh Pecha, MD

PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Medical University of South Carolina

Study Locations (Sites)

Medical University of South Carolina

Charleston, South Carolina, 29425

United States

Collaborators and Investigators

Sponsor: Medical University of South Carolina

Phayvanh Pecha, MD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Medical University of South Carolina

Study Record Dates

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Study Registration Dates

Study Start Date2018-12-18

Study Completion Date2025-12-31

Study Record Updates

Study Start Date2018-12-18

Study Completion Date2025-12-31

Terms related to this study

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Tonsillitis
Obstructive Sleep Apnea of Child