Postoperative Pain After Pediatric Adenotonsillectomy With Ketorolac or Ibuprofen

Part of paid clinical trials in Houston, Texas.

Sponsor
Baylor College of Medicine
Study ID
NCT07672418
Status
Recruiting
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Conditions

  • Adenotonsillectomy
  • Pediatrics
  • Sleep

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
13 Years - 18 Years
Healthy Volunteers
Not accepted

Study Details

This prospective observational study will evaluate postoperative pain after outpatient pediatric adenotonsillectomy in adolescents prescribed either acetaminophen with ibuprofen or acetaminophen with oral ketorolac after discharge, based on the prescribing preference of the otolaryngology surgeon. Participants will complete text-message surveys after discharge to assess pain severity, medication administration, and functional recovery for up to 14 days.

Key Dates

First listed
Jun 29, 2026
Start date
Jun 24, 2026
Status verified
Sep 2026
Primary completion
Jun 30, 2027
Completion
Jun 30, 2028

Study Design

Enrollment
200 participants (estimated)

Arms

  • Arm: Cohort 1: Acetaminophen + Ibuprofen
    Participants prescribed acetaminophen and ibuprofen after discharge according to routine clinical practice.
  • Arm: Cohort 2: Acetaminophen + Oral Ketorolac
    Participants prescribed acetaminophen and low-dose oral ketorolac after discharge according to routine clinical practice.

Primary Outcome Measure

Incidence of severe postoperative pain [ Time Frame: Postoperative days 1, 3, 5, 7, 10 ]

Central Contacts

Locations (1)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
Baylor College of Medicine/ Texas Childrens HospitalHoustonTexas77030-

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