Nerve block may cut opioid use after tonsillectomy
NCT ID NCT07370129
First seen Feb 01, 2026 · Last updated Jun 20, 2026 · Updated 25 times
Summary
This study tests whether a numbing nerve block (sphenopalatine ganglion block) given before tonsillectomy can reduce pain and the need for strong painkillers. 28 people aged 12 and older will receive either lidocaine or a placebo. Researchers will track pain scores, opioid use, and recovery for 14 days after surgery.
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Locations
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Ankara University
Ankara, Ankara, 06180, Turkey (Türkiye)
What this could mean
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Active substance
lidocaine
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to reduce pain and opioid use after tonsillectomy.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early-stage trial with only 28 people. The placebo group may show similar results, and the block may not work for everyone.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.