Blood tests may reveal why some kids suffer more after tonsil surgery

NCT ID NCT06266429

Ongoing Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Nationwide Children's Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at blood samples from 84 children aged 4-17 having their tonsils removed to find chemical clues about why Black children often report more pain afterward. Researchers will measure pain scores and compare blood metabolites between racial groups. The goal is to understand the biology behind these differences so future treatments can be more personalized and fair.

What this could mean

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

What this could lead to: If successful, this study could identify biological markers that explain racial differences in post-surgery pain, leading to better, personalized pain treatments for children.
What could go wrong: This is an early observational study with only 84 participants, so findings may not apply to all children. It looks at chemical markers, not a treatment, so direct benefits are not guaranteed.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

adenoid hypertrophy

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ADENOID HYPERTROPHY SURGERY TONSILLAR HYPERTROPHY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Nationwide Children's Hospital

Columbus, Ohio, 43205, United States

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