Gargling with ketamine: a new trick to ease Kids' Post-Surgery pain?

NCT ID NCT07558044

First seen May 06, 2026 · Last updated May 22, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether having children gargle with a ketamine solution just before tonsillectomy surgery could reduce their pain afterward. 420 children aged 4 to 12 years participated. The goal was to see if this simple, low-cost approach could be a safe way to manage pain and reduce the need for stronger painkillers.

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Locations

  • VERAZA

    Caracas, Miranda, 1040, Venezuela

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