Can a simple lozenge stop shivering after tonsil surgery?
NCT ID NCT07489742
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether an ondansetron lozenge works as well as an IV to prevent shivering in children aged 4 to 15 having their tonsils removed. Shivering is a common side effect after anesthesia. The trial will enroll 210 children and also check for nausea, vomiting, and temperature changes.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 210 people
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- Started
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Mar 2026
- Expected to finish
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Sep 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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4 to 15 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Age from 4 to 15 years. * Both sexes. * American Society of Anesthesiology (ASA) physical status I-II. * Children undergoing tonsillectomy under general anesthesia. Exclusion Criteria: * Allergy to ondansetron. * History of sleep apnea. * Cardiac and respiratory diseases. * Upper respiratory tract infection. * Taking corticosteroids.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Tanta University
RECRUITINGTanta, El-Gharbia, 31527, Egypt
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