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Can an iPad replace morphine for Kids' Post-Surgery pain?

NCT ID NCT07770529

Symptom relief Sponsor: Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 18, 2026 · Last updated Aug 19, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether letting children play games or watch videos on an iPad after a tonsillectomy can reduce their pain and need for rescue morphine. About 40 children scheduled for the surgery will be randomly assigned to either receive the iPad distraction or standard care. Researchers will compare pain scores, delirium, and parent satisfaction between the two groups.

What this could mean

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Active substance
iPad-based interactive distraction (watching videos or playing games on an iPad)
What this could lead to
If effective, this could offer a drug-free way to ease children's pain after tonsillectomy, potentially reducing opioid use and improving recovery.
What could go wrong
This is a small early-stage trial, and the effect may be modest or not consistent across all children. Pain is subjective, and distraction may not work for everyone.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

40 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jul 2015

Finished

Dec 2017

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

3 to 10 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) classified patients I-III * Patients scheduled for tonsillectomy with or without adenoidectomy by Dr. Jeffrey Rastatter, Exclusion Criteria: * Having other procedures performed in addition (with the exception of ear tube insertions) * Patients scheduled for staying overnight * Diagnosis of Severe Obstructive Sleep Apnea * Diagnosis of psychiatric illness, physical or developmental delay which may confound pain assessment * Regular use of opioid medication * Need for postoperative mechanical ventilation * Non-English speaking parents and children

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Conditions

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Emergence Delirium Pain

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Pain

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Ann & Robert H. Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago

    Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States

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