Kids' drug dosing mystery: new study aims to crack the code
NCT ID NCT03427736
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 25, 2026
Summary
This study tracks how common pain and anesthesia drugs behave in the bodies of children and teens aged 0 to 18. Researchers will measure drug levels in up to 500 participants who are already receiving these medications as part of their standard care. The goal is to create better dosing guidelines tailored to young patients.
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Alfred I. DuPont Hospital for Children
ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITINGWilmington, Delaware, 19803, United States
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Ann and Robert H. Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago
RECRUITINGChicago, Illinois, 60611, United States
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Baylor College of Medicine
WITHDRAWNHouston, Texas, 77030, United States
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Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital
ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITINGSt Louis, Missouri, 63104, United States
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Children's Hospital Colorado
TERMINATEDAurora, Colorado, 80045, United States
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Dell Children's Medical Center of Texas
WITHDRAWNAustin, Texas, 78723, United States
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Duke University Medical Center
RECRUITINGDurham, North Carolina, 27701, United States
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Hospital Sainte-Justine
ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITINGMontreal, Quebec, T3T 1C5, Canada
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Lucile Packard Children's Hospital
ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITINGStanford, California, 94305, United States
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Medical University of South Carolina
RECRUITINGCharleston, South Carolina, 29425, United States
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Oregon Health and Science University
ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITINGPortland, Oregon, 97239, United States
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The Hospital for Sick Children
RECRUITINGToronto, Ontario, M5G 1X8, Canada
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Washington University School of Medicine
ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITINGSt Louis, Missouri, 63110, United States
What this could mean
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Active substance
Ketorolac, Hydromorphone, Ketamine, Oxycodone, Morphine
What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to safer, more effective dosing guidelines for pain and anesthesia drugs in children.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It only measures drug levels, so it won't directly improve care for participants.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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