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Ketorolac for Post-Tonsillectomy Pain in Children
Study Summary
This trial will study whether ketorolac can help manage pain post-tonsillectomy in children and potentially lessen the amount of opioids needed.
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- I have been diagnosed with severe obstructive sleep apnea.My child is not between 3 and 12 years old.I have a long-term liver condition.My child is generally healthy.I have chronic kidney disease.You are classified as having moderate systemic disease according to the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) classification.I have enlarged tonsils and adenoids.
- Group 1: Ketorolac
- Group 2: Placebo
- Drug Has Already Been Approved - The FDA has already approved this drug, and is just seeking more data.
- Pivotal Trial - The final step before approval, pivotal trials feature drugs that have already shown basic safety & efficacy.
- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I meet the criteria for participation in this medical experiment?
"To join this medical trial, applicants must suffer from adenotonsillar hypertrophy and be aged between 3 to 12 years old. The targeted recruitment is 200 participants in total."
How many participants are being accepted into this medical research endeavor?
"Indeed. Clinicaltrials.gov's records demonstrate that this research project, which was initially uploaded on February 8th 2022, is actively recruiting participants. The study hopes to enroll 200 people from a single medical facility."
What medical maladies is Ketorolac typically employed to alleviate?
"Ketorolac is commonly prescribed for treating ocular itching but can also serve as a remedy for pain, pupil dilation, and induction of nerve block."
Does this trial encompass individuals over the age of 55?
"This trial requires participants aged between 3 and 12. For those under 18, there are 126 studies available, while 691 trials exist for patients over 65."
Are there any opportunities to join this experiment at present?
"This is accurate. Clinicaltrials.gov displays that 200 patients are being sought for this medical trial, which was first posted on February 8th 2022 and recently updated on February 20th 2022. One single location will be administering the study to participants."
Has the FDA sanctioned Ketorolac for usage?
"The safety profile of Ketorolac has been well established in a Phase 4 trial, resulting in its assessment on the Power team's scale being rated as 3."
Could you inform me of any previous research done utilizing Ketorolac?
"At the moment, 38 medical trials are evaluating Ketorolac's effectiveness. Of those studies, 8 have reached Phase 3 status. The majority of these tests occur in Los Angeles; however, 57 other sites from across the US have begun to conduct their own investigations."
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