One-Dose steroid may cut Kids' pain after tonsil removal
NCT ID NCT03995628
First seen Jan 12, 2026 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 17 times
Summary
This study tested whether giving children a single dose of steroids right after tonsillectomy could lower their pain and reduce the need for strong painkillers. It involved 163 children aged 3 to 12 having outpatient tonsil surgery. Researchers measured pain scores and opioid use over the first week after surgery to see if the steroid helped.
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Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, South Carolina, 29425, United States
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