Asthma drug tested as painkiller for kids after tonsillectomy
NCT ID NCT02793375
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether giving children montelukast before and after tonsillectomy reduces their pain and need for strong painkillers. 116 kids aged 3-8 took part, receiving either montelukast or a placebo. Researchers measured pain scores and how often families contacted doctors for pain issues.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Montelukast
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a safer way to manage children's pain after tonsil surgery, reducing the need for opioids.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, single-center study. Montelukast is not a standard painkiller, so it may not work as well as expected, and side effects are possible.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
Cincinnati, Ohio, 45229, United States
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