Tonsillectomy

This trial tests whether giving patients extra protein and saline mist after tonsillectomy helps them heal faster and avoid complications. Tonsil removal is common in children and adults, but it often causes pain, trouble swallowing, and a risk of bleeding. The researchers will c…

Researchers at Stanford University are studying whether suzetrigine, a non-opioid pain medicine, can reduce the amount of oxycodone adults need after tonsillectomy or similar throat surgery. The trial enrolls 58 adults scheduled for these procedures. Participants receive suzetrig…

This trial tests whether a sphenopalatine ganglion block, a numbing treatment placed in the nose, reduces pain after tonsil surgery in children aged 2 to 13. Each child receives either the block with a local anesthetic or a placebo, and researchers compare pain scores, painkiller…

This trial compares two ways to manage pain after tonsil removal in children: a standard numbing injection (bupivacaine) versus a needle-free approach using a gauze pad soaked in magnesium sulfate. The study will enroll 40 children aged 8 to 15 undergoing tonsillectomy. Half will…

This study looks at whether removing the adenoids (with or without tonsils) can improve allergy symptoms in children aged 3 to 12 who also have enlarged adenoids and tonsils. Researchers will compare surgery to standard medication by tracking symptom scores and allergy markers in…

This study compares melatonin, a natural sleep hormone, to midazolam, a common sedative, for calming children before tonsillectomy. About 195 children will receive either melatonin or midazolam before surgery. The goal is to see if melatonin reduces anxiety and confusion after wa…

This study will compare infection rates in 200 children having their tonsils out, using either a head-only drape or a full-body drape. The goal is to see if using less draping material is safe and can reduce waste and costs. Researchers will also measure how much waste is produce…