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Could a soaked gauze replace needles for Post-Tonsillectomy pain?

NCT ID NCT07760207

Symptom relief Sponsor: Assiut University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 12, 2026 · Last updated Aug 13, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

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 receive the topical magnesium sulfate during surgery, and the other half will get the standard injection. Researchers will measure pain levels, extra pain medication needs, wound healing, and any side effects to see if the needle-free option works as well.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Topical magnesium sulfate applied to the surgical site via a soaked gauze pad
What this could lead to
If effective, this could offer a needle-free way to manage post-tonsillectomy pain in children, reducing discomfort and potential injection-related risks.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial, and the pain relief from magnesium sulfate may not match the standard injection. There is also a risk of allergic reactions or other side effects.

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Study facts

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Phase

Phase 4

Runs after approval, following long-term safety and how well the treatment works in everyday use.

Participants

About 40 people

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Expected to start

Sep 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Oct 2027

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

8 to 15 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Pediatric patients aged 8-15 years undergoing elective tonsillectomy. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients younger than 8 years or older than 15 years. * Known allergy to magnesium sulfate or bupivacaine. * Pre-existing neurological disorders (for example, neuromuscular diseases, epilepsy) that could affect pain perception or magnesium metabolism. * Pre-existing cognitive impairment or developmental delay affecting pain assessment. * Chronic pain syndromes or regular use of analgesics. * Coagulopathy or bleeding disorders.

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Conditions

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agnosia Pain, Postoperative

As listed by the trial registrant

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Odynophagia Post-tonsillectomy pain Postoperative pain Tonsillectomy Tonsillectomy distress syndrome

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