Could a single dose of methadone ease Kids' pain after tonsil surgery?
NCT ID NCT06576830
First seen Jan 08, 2026 · Last updated May 25, 2026 · Updated 24 times
Summary
This study compares a single dose of methadone (a long-acting opioid) to standard short-acting opioids like fentanyl for pain control after tonsillectomy in children aged 3 to 17. The goal is to see if methadone reduces the need for extra pain medicine after surgery. About 440 children will take part in this double-blind trial at Duke University.
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