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Teens' tonsil surgery pain: which painkiller works best?

NCT ID NCT07672418

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Baylor College of Medicine Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 29, 2026 · Last updated Sep 09, 2026 · Updated 5 times

Summary

This study observes pain levels in teenagers aged 13-18 after outpatient tonsil and adenoid removal. Participants receive either acetaminophen with ibuprofen or acetaminophen with oral ketorolac, based on their surgeon's usual practice. They report pain and recovery via text surveys for up to 14 days after surgery. The goal is to see which pain relief approach leads to less severe pain and better recovery.

What this could mean

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Active substance
acetaminophen with ibuprofen or acetaminophen with oral ketorolac
What this could lead to
If successful, this could help doctors choose the best pain relief plan for teens after tonsil surgery, reducing severe pain and speeding recovery.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a controlled trial, so it cannot prove one drug is better. Results may vary by surgeon preference and patient differences.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 200 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Jun 2026

Expected to finish

Jun 2028

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

Adolescents undergoing outpatient adenotonsillectomy at Texas Children's Hospital Main Campus.

Ages

13 to 18 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: Scheduled for outpatient adenotonsillectomy Age 13-18 years ASA physical status I-III Patient or parent has access to a phone with text-messaging capability Patient assent Parent or legal guardian consent Exclusion Criteria: Inpatient admission or planned 23-hour observation Known hematologic condition or prior bleeding disorder Current anticoagulant use Known or suspected chronic kidney disease or solitary kidney Known or suspected liver disease or prior liver transplant Known or suspected mitochondrial disease or genetic anomaly Inability to self-report pain History of gastrointestinal ulcer or bleeding Allergy to acetaminophen, ibuprofen, or ketorolac Non-English or non-Spanish speaking Chronic pain or condition requiring frequent routine NSAID use Patient refusal Parent or guardian refusal

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

sleep disorder

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Adenotonsillectomy Pediatrics Sleep

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Baylor College of Medicine/ Texas Childrens Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

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