Can an iPad replace morphine for Kids' Post-Surgery pain?

NCT ID NCT07770529

NEW Terminated Symptom relief Sponsor: Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Aug 18, 2026 · Last updated Aug 18, 2026

Summary

This trial tests whether letting children play games or watch videos on an iPad after a tonsillectomy can reduce their pain and need for rescue morphine. About 40 children scheduled for the surgery will be randomly assigned to either receive the iPad distraction or standard care. Researchers will compare pain scores, delirium, and parent satisfaction between the two groups.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: iPad-based interactive distraction (watching videos or playing games on an iPad)
What this could lead to: If effective, this could offer a drug-free way to ease children's pain after tonsillectomy, potentially reducing opioid use and improving recovery.
What could go wrong: This is a small early-stage trial, and the effect may be modest or not consistent across all children. Pain is subjective, and distraction may not work for everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Emergence Delirium Pain

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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

PAIN

Contacts and locations

Locations

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago

Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States

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