Effect of increased intra-operative inspired oxygen concentration on the prevention of postoperative nausea and vomiting in paediatric tonsillectomy

ISRCTN ISRCTN55885217
DOI https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN55885217
Protocol serial number N0212115628
Sponsor Department of Health (UK)
Funder Royal United Hospital NHS Trust (UK)
Submission date
12/09/2003
Registration date
12/09/2003
Last edited
16/06/2014
Recruitment status
No longer recruiting
Overall study status
Completed
Condition category
Signs and Symptoms
Prospectively registered
Protocol
Statistical analysis plan
Results
Individual participant data
Record updated in last year

Plain English summary of protocol

Not provided at time of registration

Contact information

Dr A Mayor
Scientific

Department of Anaesthesia
Royal United Hospital
B&NES
Bath
BA1 3NG
United Kingdom

Phone +44 (0)1225 825057

Study information

Primary study designInterventional
Study designRandomised controlled trial
Secondary study designRandomised controlled trial
Study type Participant information sheet
Scientific title
Study objectivesTo investigate whether the relatively simple manoeuvre of increasing inspired oxygen from 30-80% during anaesthesia shows a reduction in post-operative nausea and vomiting in children post adenotonsillectomy.
Ethics approval(s)Not provided at time of registration
Health condition(s) or problem(s) studiedSigns and Symptoms: Vomiting
InterventionIncreasing inspired oxygen vs standard practice
Intervention typeOther
Primary outcome measure(s)

Not provided at time of registration

Key secondary outcome measure(s)

Not provided at time of registration

Completion date01/06/2003

Eligibility

Participant type(s)Patient
Age groupChild
Upper age limit15 Years
SexAll
Key inclusion criteriaPatients aged <15 years undergoing adenotonsillectomy at RUH operating theatres
Key exclusion criteriaNot provided at time of registration
Date of first enrolment01/09/2002
Date of final enrolment01/06/2003

Locations

Countries of recruitment

  • United Kingdom
  • England

Study participating centre

Department of Anaesthesia
Bath
BA1 3NG
United Kingdom

Results and Publications

Individual participant data (IPD) Intention to shareNo
IPD sharing plan summaryNot provided at time of registration
IPD sharing plan

Study outputs

Output type Details Date created Date added Peer reviewed? Patient-facing?
Participant information sheet Participant information sheet 11/11/2025 11/11/2025 No Yes