Could a single dose of methadone spare kids from extra pain meds after tonsil surgery?
NCT ID NCT06576830
First seen Jan 08, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 22 times
Summary
This study compares a single dose of methadone (a long-acting opioid) given during surgery to standard short-acting opioids for pain control after tonsillectomy in children aged 3 to 17. The main goal is to see if fewer children need extra pain medicine in the recovery room. The study involves 440 participants and is being run by Duke University.
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