Post-operative Course of Dexamethasone to Reduce Tonsillectomy Morbidity
Status:
Recruiting
Trial end date:
2023-06-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
The goal of this study is determine if an oral systemic course of steroids is a safe and
effective option in lowering pain and complications following adenotonsillectomy in various
pediatric age groups. A double blind, placebo-controlled randomized clinical trial of
steroids (dexamethasone) versus placebo postoperatively will be performed. Investigators will
determine if there is a difference in post-operative pain and complications between groups.