Could one dose of methadone spare kids from extra pain meds after tonsil surgery?
NCT ID NCT06576830
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compares a single dose of methadone (a long-acting opioid) given during surgery to standard short-acting opioids for pain relief after tonsillectomy in children ages 3 to 17. The goal is to see if methadone reduces the need for extra pain medication in the recovery room. About 440 children will take part, and the study is double-blind, meaning neither the patients nor the doctors know which treatment is given.
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Duke University Medical Center
RECRUITINGDurham, North Carolina, 27710, United States
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