Using steroids to manage pain after tonsil surgery

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This research aims to determine if a single oral dose of steroid can reduce pain and the need for narcotic medications in children after tonsillectomy. The study will be conducted in a randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled manner, where eligible patients will receive either dexamethasone or a placebo on the third day post-surgery. All participants will receive standard post-operative care, ensuring consistency across treatment. The study focuses on children aged 3-12 undergoing outpatient tonsillectomy with or without adenoidectomy.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

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

Exclusion Criteria:

* 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

Where it's running

• Medical University of South Carolina
  Charleston, South Carolina, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Phayvanh Pecha, MD — Medical University of South Carolina
• Study coordinator: Phayvanh Pecha, MD
• Email: pechap@musc.edu
• Phone: 6122678739

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.