TONSILLECTOMY

This study tests whether an ondansetron lozenge works as well as an IV to prevent shivering in children aged 4 to 15 having their tonsils removed. Shivering is a common side effect after anesthesia. The trial will enroll 210 children and also check for nausea, vomiting, and tempe…

This trial tests whether placing a special synthetic membrane called Suprathel 250 on the wound after tonsil removal can reduce pain and improve healing. About 80 adults scheduled for tonsillectomy will either receive the membrane or have the wound left to heal on its own. Resear…

This trial investigates whether using EEG brain-wave monitoring to adjust sevoflurane anesthesia can reduce opioid use and improve recovery in children aged 2-8 years undergoing tonsillectomy. Half of the children receive standard anesthesia, while the other half have their anest…

This study will compare new, single-use coblator wands with reprocessed (cleaned and reused) wands in 30 children having tonsil or adenoid surgery. The main goal is to see if surgeons are just as comfortable using the reprocessed wands. The study also looks at technical issues an…

This study looks at why some children still have adenoid tissue after surgery, causing symptoms to return. Researchers will examine 1,200 children to see if factors like age, sex, weight, and palate length affect how completely the adenoids are removed. The goal is to understand …