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Tylenol Dosing for Childhood Obesity
Study Summary
This trial will study how well acetaminophen works in obese children and adolescents.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria belowTimeline
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Side effects data
From 2014 Phase 4 trial • 323 Patients • NCT01587274Trial Design
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- I will be admitted to CNHS for at least 24 hours as part of my surgery plan.I have type II diabetes.My liver tests are more than three times the normal values.I am not taking any medications that affect CYP2E1 or UGT enzymes.I have taken acetaminophen within the last 24 hours.I am between 10 and 18 years old.My kidney function is low, with a GFR under 60 or creatinine more than 3 times the normal limit.My overall health is good to moderately impaired.
- Group 1: Tylenol Dosing
- All Individual Drugs Already Approved - Therapies where all constituent drugs have already been approved are likely to have better-understood side effect profiles.
- Approved for 10 Other Conditions - This treatment demonstrated efficacy for 10 other conditions.
- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
- 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
How many people are allowed to be a part of this clinical research project at one time?
"That is correct. The information available from clinicaltrials.gov reveals that this study, which was first advertised on August 1st 2016, is still admitting patients. So far, 6 individuals have been recruited from a single site."
Are there any current openings for participants in this trial?
"That is accurate. The information available on clinicaltrials.gov suggests that the trial administrators are still looking for participants. This study was first posted on 8/1/2016, with the most recent update being made on 4/7/2021. They need 6 patients total, but only have 1 site so far."
How do I sign up for this opportunity to test a new medication?
"Up to 6 obese patients between the ages of 10 and 18 will be admitted into this trial. Most notably, candidates are required to meet the following criteria: they must be a Children's National Health System (CNHS) inpatient or outpatient admitted for at least 24 hours observation as part of the surgical plan of care, their BMI% will need to calculated using height and weight and fall within the 5th-85th% (normal weight) or greater than or equal to 95th %.( obese weight), Lastly, all racial and ethnic groups will be included."
Can people below the age of 40 years old participate in this research project?
"The target age range for this clinical trial are patients that are between 10 to 18 years old."
Has Tylenol been cleared by the FDA?
"Tylenol is considered to be safe because it has completed Phase 3 clinical trials."
What ailments does Tylenol commonly address?
"Tylenol is often used to ameliorate the symptoms of catarrh, but it can also be helpful for patients experiencing rhinorrhoea, musculoskeletal pain, and muscle spasms."
Could you please direct me to other research that has looked at Tylenol?
"There are currently 98 ongoing clinical trials evaluating Tylenol's efficacy. Out of these, 29 studies have progressed to Phase 3. While a few investigations into Tylenol are happening in Pittsburgh, 1008 different medical facilities across the globe are running similar experiments."
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