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Compares treatment options for Tonsillitis Chronic
Official title The Effect of Systemic Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) Vs Intraoperative Infiltration of Steroids in Tonsillar Bed Following Tonsillectomy on Post Tonsillectomy Pain.
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07035314
What this study is testing
What is NSAIDs?
NSAIDs is an investigational medicine, being studied as a potential treatment for tonsillitis chronic.
Also referred to as 2- Second group: will receive systemic nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs in the analgesic and anti-inflammatory dosage and paracetamol..
Plain-language explanation of the investigational treatment - it is being studied and is not an approved or proven therapy. The study team can confirm the details.
- What it's testing
- The aim of this study is to compare the efficacy of adding paracetamol to systemic non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) versus adding dexamethasone as local infiltration to paracetamol on post tonsillectomy pain control.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 4 to 10
You may be able to join if
- Age: Between 4-10 years.
- Indications of tonsillectomy such as:
- Recurrent acute attacks at least 7 episodes in the past year or at least 5 episodes per year for 2 years or at least 3 episodes per year for 3 years.
- Chronic tonsillitis and hypertrophy of tonsils causing sleep apnea, difficulty in deglutition, interference in speech.
- Tonsillectomy by cold dissection only.
You likely can't join if
- Patients with age less than 4 and more than 10 years.
- Indications of tonsillectomy other than chronic tonsillitis such as lymphoma.
- Patients on chronic steroid therapy
- Hemoglobin level less than 10 gm/dL
- Presence of acute infection in the upper respiratory tract, acute tonsillitis
- American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) classification ASA 3,4 (Severe systematic disease such as uncontrolled Diabetes, cardiac disease, liver...
See the full eligibility criteria
- Age: Between 4-10 years.
- Indications of tonsillectomy such as:
- Recurrent acute attacks at least 7 episodes in the past year or at least 5 episodes per year for 2 years or at least 3 episodes per year for 3 years.
- Chronic tonsillitis and hypertrophy of tonsils causing sleep apnea, difficulty in deglutition, interference in speech.
- Tonsillectomy by cold dissection only.
- American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) classification 1,2 (Normal Health, Mild systematic disease).
- Patients with age less than 4 and more than 10 years.
- Indications of tonsillectomy other than chronic tonsillitis such as lymphoma.
- Patients on chronic steroid therapy
- Hemoglobin level less than 10 gm/dL
- Presence of acute infection in the upper respiratory tract, acute tonsillitis
- American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) classification ASA 3,4 (Severe systematic disease such as uncontrolled Diabetes, cardiac disease, liver or kidney disease, life threating medical conditions)
- Regular use of analgesics within a week of surgery.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Cairo, Egypt
Compensation & support
Compensation mentioned.
ClinicalTrials.gov doesn't provide a reliable structured field for payment or travel support - confirm details with the study team.
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This study's listing includes signals that participants may be compensated or receive a stipend. Amounts vary and are set by the study team - confirm the details with them.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 4 years to 10 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Cairo, Egypt. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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