Pain management for adults undergoing outpatient tonsillectomy
Modality of Pain Management in Ambulatory Tonsillectomy Surgery in Adults: External Pilot Study
This study is testing different ways to manage pain for adults having their tonsils removed in outpatient surgery to see which method helps them feel better and go home the same day.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 30 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Besancon Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Besançon) |
| Trial ID | NCT04853173 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates different pain management strategies for adults undergoing outpatient tonsillectomy surgery. The goal is to establish an effective ambulatory care protocol that allows patients to return home on the same day of surgery, enhancing their comfort and reducing hospitalization costs. By assessing various analgesic treatments, the study aims to identify the most effective approach for managing postoperative pain in this population.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults scheduled for elective tonsillectomy surgery.
Not a fit: Patients with bleeding disorders, contraindications to analgesics, or those requiring additional surgical procedures may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved pain management and quicker recovery times for patients undergoing tonsillectomy.
How similar studies have performed: Similar studies have shown promise in optimizing outpatient surgical protocols, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * programmed Tonsillectomy surgery Exclusion Criteria: * Congenital or acquired hemostasis disorder * Indication of uvulo-bike-pharyngo-plasty * Contraindication to the use of one of the protocol molecules including pregnancy * Allergy to analgesic treatments used in the study * Ongoing analgesic treatment that cannot be interrupted
Where this trial is running
Besançon
- CHU Besançon — Besançon, France (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Laurent TAVERNIER, PU-PH
- Email: ltavernier@chu-besancon.fr
- Phone: 0381669360
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.