Recruiting PHASE4 Pancreatitis, Acute

Tests treatment safety and results for Pancreatitis, Acute

Official title Comparison of the Effectiveness of Paracetamol With Ibuprofen or Paracetamol With Metamizole in Treating Pain in Acute Pancreatitis in Children

ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07024199

What this study is testing

What is Drug administration according to protocol (paracetamol + ibuprofen OR paracetamol + metamizol)?

Drug administration according to protocol (paracetamol + ibuprofen OR paracetamol + metamizol) is an investigational medicine, given as an once-daily infusion into a vein, being studied as a potential treatment for pancreatitis, acute.

Plain-language explanation of the investigational treatment - it is being studied and is not an approved or proven therapy. The study team can confirm the details.

What it's testing
The aim of the study is to assess the effectiveness and tolerance of pain treatment in AP in children using intravenous paracetamol in combination with ibuprofen or paracetamol in combination with metamizole. The study is prospective, interventional, and randomized.
  • Phase 4: studies an already-approved treatment
  • Which group you join is decided by chance.

A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.

Who can take part

Ages 3 to 18

You may be able to join if

  • diagnosis of AP according to the INSPPIRE mentioned above criteria,
  • age from 3 to 18 years of age,
  • abdominal pain on admission assessed on the Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) or FLACC \>= 4 points,
  • no analgesic treatment before enrolment in the study OR the last dose of analgesic drug (paracetamol, ibuprofen, metamizole) taken ≥ 6 hours before...
  • consent of legal guardians and the child (in the case of patients ≥16 years of age) to participate in the study.

You likely can't join if

  • patients:
  • who took the last dose of painkiller (paracetamol, ibuprofen, metamizole) \< 6 hours before entering the study,
  • allergic to acetylsalicylic acid, other NSAIDs, paracetamol, metamizole,
  • with inflammatory bowel disease,
  • with gastrointestinal bleeding and other active bleeding,
  • with gastric and/or duodenal ulcer disease,
See the full eligibility criteria
Who can join
  • diagnosis of AP according to the INSPPIRE mentioned above criteria,
  • age from 3 to 18 years of age,
  • abdominal pain on admission assessed on the Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) or FLACC \>= 4 points,
  • no analgesic treatment before enrolment in the study OR the last dose of analgesic drug (paracetamol, ibuprofen, metamizole) taken ≥ 6 hours before enrolment for examination,
  • consent of legal guardians and the child (in the case of patients ≥16 years of age) to participate in the study.
What rules you out
  • patients:
  • who took the last dose of painkiller (paracetamol, ibuprofen, metamizole) \< 6 hours before entering the study,
  • allergic to acetylsalicylic acid, other NSAIDs, paracetamol, metamizole,
  • with inflammatory bowel disease,
  • with gastrointestinal bleeding and other active bleeding,
  • with gastric and/or duodenal ulcer disease,
  • chronically taking paracetamol, NSAIDs, metamizole,
  • with liver failure,
  • with heart failure according to the NYHA II-IV scale,
  • with acute and chronic renal failure,
  • with cancer,
  • whose legal guardians did not consent to participate in the study,
  • who did not consent to participate in the study (applies to patients \> 16 years of age).

The study team makes the final eligibility decision.

Where it's taking place

  • Warsaw, Poland

Compensation & support

Compensation mentioned.

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Questions & answers

Do participants get paid in this trial?

This study's listing includes signals that participants may be compensated or receive a stipend. Amounts vary and are set by the study team - confirm the details with them.

Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?

Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.

How long does this study last?

The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.

Who can join this trial?

This study is enrolling all sexes, 3 years to 18 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.

Where is this trial taking place?

Study sites include Warsaw, Poland. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.

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