Steroids and Pain Control After Tonsillectomy

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.

Conditions

Tonsillitis, Obstructive Sleep Apnea of Child

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Study Details

Study overview

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.

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

Steroids and Pain Control After Tonsillectomy

Condition
Tonsillitis
Intervention / Treatment

-

Contacts and Locations

Charleston

Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina, United States, 29425

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.

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Eligibility 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

Ages Eligible for Study

3 Years to 12 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

Medical University of South Carolina,

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

Study Record Dates

2025-07