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Analgesic

Oral vs IV Acetaminophen for Broken Bones in Children

Phase 4
Recruiting
Led By Niina Kleiber, MD PhD
Research Sponsored by Dr. Niina Kleiber
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Likely to undergo surgery for a long-bone fracture
Aged between 2-18 years (IV acetaminophen is approved for children ≥2 years)
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up during 24 hours after the first dose of study drug
Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial will help to determine if IV acetaminophen is more effective than oral acetaminophen in reducing pain for children with long-bone fractures.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for children aged 2-18 who are likely to have surgery for a long-bone fracture and already have an IV line. It's not for pregnant kids, those with liver problems or severe kidney failure, allergies to acetaminophen, on certain meds like phenytoin, or with multiple traumas or altered consciousness.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study compares the effects of IV versus oral acetaminophen in managing pain from long-bone fractures in children. The goal is to see if IV can reduce opioid use by providing better pain relief and what side effects each method might have.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Possible side effects include reactions at the injection site for IV acetaminophen, digestive issues like nausea or vomiting, skin rashes due to allergy, and rarely liver damage if too much is taken.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below
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I am likely to have surgery for a broken major bone.
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I am between 2 and 18 years old.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~during 24 hours after the first dose of study drug
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and during 24 hours after the first dose of study drug for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Change in pain scores
Difference in quantity of rescue opioids
Secondary outcome measures
Adverse events
Determination of oral bioavailability

Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Active Control
Group I: IV acetaminophen armActive Control1 Intervention
they will receive IV acetaminophen, placebo oral
Group II: Oral acetaminophen armActive Control1 Intervention
they will receive oral acetaminophen, placebo (saline) IV

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Dr. Niina KleiberLead Sponsor
Niina Kleiber, MD PhDPrincipal InvestigatorSt. Justine's Hospital

Media Library

Acetaminophen (Analgesic) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT05557344 — Phase 4
Pain Research Study Groups: IV acetaminophen arm, Oral acetaminophen arm
Pain Clinical Trial 2023: Acetaminophen Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT05557344 — Phase 4
Acetaminophen (Analgesic) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT05557344 — Phase 4
~5 spots leftby Jun 2025