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New treatment option for Fever
Official title Prescription Antipyretics to Decrease Unscheduled Return Visits In A Pediatric Emergency Department
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07074912
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The study aims to evaluate whether unscheduled return visits within one week for similar complaints are impacted by ensuring parents leave the emergency department (ED) with a prescription for appropriately dosed acetaminophen and ibuprofen for their child.
- 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 6 to 36
You may be able to join if
- Children 6 to \< 36 months of age being discharged home from Dell Children's Medical Center emergency department who are evaluated for fever
- Caregiver fluent in English or Spanish
You likely can't join if
- Previous enrollment in this study
- Patient admitted to hospital
- Parental request for a prescription for acetaminophen and/or ibuprofen
- Trauma patient
- Orthopedic complaint
- Other painful indication for acetaminophen or ibuprofen
See the full eligibility criteria
- Children 6 to \< 36 months of age being discharged home from Dell Children's Medical Center emergency department who are evaluated for fever
- Caregiver fluent in English or Spanish
- Previous enrollment in this study
- Patient admitted to hospital
- Parental request for a prescription for acetaminophen and/or ibuprofen
- Trauma patient
- Orthopedic complaint
- Other painful indication for acetaminophen or ibuprofen
- Acetaminophen or ibuprofen prescribed for anything other than fever
- Allergy or another contraindication to acetaminophen or ibuprofen
- Parent and patient unlikely to follow up in the region (i.e., lives out of state)
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Austin, Texas, United States
Compensation & support
Compensation mentioned.
ClinicalTrials.gov doesn't provide a reliable structured field for payment or travel support - confirm details with the study team.
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, 6 months to 36 months. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Austin, Texas, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.