Lollipops replace needles: new pain relief for kids after tonsil surgery
NCT ID NCT07646093
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a special lollipop containing the painkiller diclofenac to help children aged 4 to 12 manage pain after having their tonsils removed. Fifty children received a weight-adjusted dose every 8 hours for the first day after surgery. The goal was to see if the lollipop reduced pain and was easy for kids to take.
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Hospital Universitario de Caracas
Caracas, Miranda, 1040, Venezuela
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