Comparing the Difference in Pain Control in the Pediatric General Surgery Population: to Alternate or Combine Acetaminophen and Ibuprofen? (NCT06505148)
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
To examine the difference in pain control in the pediatric general surgery population alternating acetaminophen and Ibuprofen q 3 hours vs giving them simultaneous combination therapy around the clock.
Who can join: To join this study, participants generally need to meet the listed inclusion criteria (2 items) and avoid the listed exclusions (4 items).
Location: Baylor Scott & White Health Temple Market — Temple, Texas
Age range: 3 Years to 18 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistCheck every box below. If you can check all of them, you may meet the study's basic screening requirements (final eligibility is confirmed by the site team).
Usually NOT eligible if any of the following apply:
- Exclusion Criteria:
- Patients who are allergic to acetaminophen and/or ibuprofen
- Patients being evaluated by SANE or evaluated for nonaccidental trauma
- Patients admitted post-op The study will take place at McLane Children's Hospital Temple Market. Patients who are pregnant.
🔍 Extracted verbatim from the official NIH eligibility criteria. Always confirm with the study coordinator.
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- Baylor Scott & White Health Temple Market — Temple, Texas
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (254) 724-9069
Email: marlene.porter@bswhealth.org
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.