U.S., Sept. 17 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07176533) titled 'Suprazygomatic Maxillary Nerve Block in Pediatric Tonsillectomy' on Aug. 27.
Brief Summary: Tonsillectomies are among the most common surgical procedures performed in pediatric populations, with more than 14,000 procedures performed annually in Ontario, with more than 80% being performed to treat sleep-disordered breathing, including sleep apnea. Despite being a routine procedure, postoperative pain is a prevalent challenge following tonsillectomies, with significant pain lasting 7 to 10 days and peaking within the first 3 days following surgery. Effective pain management is critical not only to enhance patient comfort, but to ensu...