drugset / Trial / NCT02387918
Prevention of POV After Paediatric Tonsillectomy
RandomizedParallel-groupQuadruple-blindPrevention
Summary
Tonsillectomy is one of the most frequently performed surgical procedures in children. It remains associated with a high morbidity related to postoperative vomiting (POV), pain, risk of bleeding, and dehydration due to impaired oral intake. Current medications for POV have limited efficacy and may even be associated with potential side-effects. Non-pharmacological techniques such as acupuncture has been investigated as alternatives to antiemetics and as additional treatment modalities for POV.
Timeline
- Start
- 2015-02
- Primary completion
- 2015-10
- Completion
- 2015-10
Drugs
| Evaluation | Drug | Modality | Dose | Route |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comparator | Dexamethasone | Small molecule | 0.15 mg/kg | Intravenous |
Indications
No indication recorded.