One-Dose steroid may cut Kids' pain after tonsil removal
NCT ID NCT03995628
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether giving children a single oral dose of steroid right after tonsillectomy can reduce pain and lower the need for strong painkillers. It involved 163 children aged 3 to 12 having outpatient tonsil surgery. Researchers measured pain scores and opioid use for a week after surgery to compare results between those who got the steroid and those who did not.
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Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, South Carolina, 29425, United States
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