Comparing Ketamine and Fentanyl in Pediatric Tonsillectomy: Pain Control and Emergence Delirium Outcomes (KVFPT)

Medipol University

Status and phase

Completed

Phase 4

Conditions

Postoperative Pain, Acute

Emergence Delirium

Treatments

Drug: fentanyl

Drug: ketamine

Study type

Interventional

Funder types

Other

Identifiers

NCT06630364

E-10840098-772.02-4354Karar651

Istanbul Medipol University

Details and patient eligibility

About

This study is designed to compare the effectiveness of two medications, ketamine and fentanyl, in managing pain and preventing delirium in children aged 3 to 8 years who are undergoing tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy surgery. The study aims to determine which medication is better at reducing pain and preventing delirium after surgery, and which one results in faster recovery times and fewer side effects. Children participating in the study will be randomly assigned to receive either ketamine or fentanyl during their surgery. The study will measure pain levels, recovery times, and any side effects experienced by the children. The results of this study will help doctors and anesthesiologists make better decisions about which medication to use for pain management in children undergoing tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy.

Enrollment

59 patients

Sex

All

Ages

3 to 8 years old

Volunteers

No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

Children aged 3 to 8 years
Scheduled for tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy
American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) Physical Status I-III

Exclusion criteria

American Society of Anesthesiologists' Physical Status ≥4
Known hypersensitivity or allergy to any of the study medications (acetaminophen, ketamine, fentanyl)
Receiving chronic opioid analgesic therapy prior to surgery
Renal disease
Hepatic disease
Obesity (body mass index greater than 99th percentile for age)