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Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug

NSAIDs vs Opioids for Post-op Pain in Broken Arms

Phase 4
Waitlist Available
Led By Lindsey Locke, MSN
Research Sponsored by Le Bonheur Children's Hospital
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Isolated supracondylar humerus fracture undergoing closed reduction with percutaneous pinning (CRPP)
Be younger than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 24 hours (duration of post-operative stay)
Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial will compare the pain-relieving effects of acetaminophen + ibuprofen to those of acetaminophen-hydrocodone in children with broken elbows who need surgery.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for children needing surgery for a broken elbow (supracondylar humerus fracture) who haven't been taking NSAIDs or opioids regularly, don't have bleeding disorders, liver or kidney disease, juvenile arthritis, multiple injuries at the time of diagnosis, vascular issues upon admission, or allergies to acetaminophen, ibuprofen or hydrocodone.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study compares pain control in children post-elbow surgery using two methods: one group receives acetaminophen and ibuprofen together while the other gets a combination of acetaminophen-hydrocodone. The goal is to see if non-opioid drugs can effectively replace opioids.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Possible side effects from these medications include stomach upset and potential liver damage with excessive use of acetaminophen; ibuprofen may cause kidney problems and increase bleeding risk. Acetaminophen-hydrocodone can be addictive and may cause constipation and drowsiness.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I am having a specific arm bone fracture fixed without open surgery.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~24 hours (duration of post-operative stay)
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 24 hours (duration of post-operative stay) for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Pain Scores

Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: TreatmentExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Weight based dose of liquid acetaminophen and ibuprofen- acetaminophen 15 mg/kg/dose and ibuprofen 10 mg/kg/dose every six hours with a max dose of 650 mg/dose of acetaminophen and 600 mg/dose of ibuprofen.
Group II: ControlExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Standard of care- weight based dose of liquid acetaminophen-hydrocodone- 0.15 mg/kg/dose every six hours with a max dose of 10 mg/dose

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Le Bonheur Children's HospitalLead Sponsor
27 Previous Clinical Trials
5,021,019 Total Patients Enrolled
The Campbell FoundationOTHER
7 Previous Clinical Trials
148 Total Patients Enrolled
Lindsey Locke, MSNPrincipal Investigator - Le Bonheur Children's Hospital
Le Bonheur Children's Hospital

Media Library

Acetaminophen and Ibuprofen (Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT04905563 — Phase 4
Supracondylar Humerus Fractures Research Study Groups: Control, Treatment
Supracondylar Humerus Fractures Clinical Trial 2023: Acetaminophen and Ibuprofen Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT04905563 — Phase 4
Acetaminophen and Ibuprofen (Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT04905563 — Phase 4

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

What is the upper limit for participant enrollment in this trial?

"Affirmative. According to the information on clinicaltrials.gov, this medical study is currently seeking participants; it was first posted on June 7th 2021 and last modified on September 9th 2021. This research endeavour requires 150 individuals from a single site."

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Does this clinical research currently have vacancies available for participants?

"Affirmative. Information on clinicaltrials.gov indicates that recruitment for this trial is in progress and has been since June 7th 2021, with the last edit being made on September 9th 2021. The project requires 150 people to register from one site."

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Are there any additional experiments that have been conducted regarding Acetaminophen and Ibuprofen?

"Currently, 109 trials are investigating the efficacy of Acetaminophen and Ibuprofen. 32 of them have advanced to Phase 3. Although most studies are located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, there is a total of 1033 sites running related experiments on this medication."

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What is the regulatory status of Acetaminophen and Ibuprofen in terms of governmental approval?

"Acetaminophen and Ibuprofen have already been approved, so it was rated a 3 on our team's safety scale."

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To what population is this research open?

"Researchers are currently seeking 150 minors aged 4-13 with isolated supracondylar humerus fractures requiring closed reduction and percutaneous pinning (CRPP)."

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Is the eligibility for this trial restricted to those under 60 years of age?

"To be enrolled in this trial, participants must range between 4 to 13 years old. Furthermore, there are 105 studies involving individuals below the age of majority and 356 trials for elderly patients over 65."

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What medical concerns are Acetaminophen and Ibuprofen usually prescribed for?

"Acetaminophen and Ibuprofen are viable treatments for catarrh, rhinorrhea, and musculoskeletal pain."

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~8 spots leftby Apr 2025