Nerve block may cut opioid use in kids after tonsil surgery
NCT ID NCT05208892
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether a nerve block (suprazygomatic maxillary nerve block) can reduce pain and the need for strong painkillers in children after tonsil and adenoid removal. 114 children aged 6 months to 18 years took part. The block was given during surgery, and some children also received a medication called dexmedetomidine to see if it could make pain relief last longer.
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Lucile Packard Childrens Hospital
Palo Alto, California, 94304, United States
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