Status:

TERMINATED

Ketorolac Use in Pediatric Patients Undergoing Tonsillectomy

Lead Sponsor:

Albany Medical College

Conditions:

Analgesic Adverse Reaction

Eligibility:

All Genders

2-18 years

Phase:

PHASE4

Brief Summary

This prospective, randomized, double blinded study is designed to compare the bleeding rates of ketorolac vs. placebo when used for post tonsillectomy pain control in pediatric patients ages 2-18.

Detailed Description

Tonsillectomy/adenoidectomy is an elective operation, mainly in the pediatric population. This procedure is performed by Dr. Jason Mouzakes and the otolaryngology residents under his supervision. The ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • ASA physical status I to III, age of 2 years to 18 years old (inclusive) scheduled for elective tonsillectomy with or without adenoidectomy.

Exclusion

  • Exclusion criteria are: allergy to any nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications, bleeding disorders, history of gastrointestinal bleeding, renal impairment, severe asthma, cardiac/hepatic disease, use of anticoagulation, recent NSAID use (within last 72 hours) or any other medical problem that in the opinion of investigator would interfere with study participation.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

November 21 2017

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

November 1 2022

Estimated Enrollment :

214 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT03453541

Start Date

November 21 2017

End Date

November 1 2022

Last Update

October 15 2024

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Albany Medical Center

Albany, New York, United States, 12208