Which painkiller works best for kids after surgery? new study aims to find out

NCT ID NCT06671002

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Michigan Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study compares two common ways to manage pain in children after they leave the hospital following surgery. About 900 kids having their tonsils, gallbladder, or knee scoped will be randomly assigned to receive either NSAIDs plus acetaminophen or low-dose opioids plus NSAIDs and acetaminophen. The goal is to see which option provides better pain relief with fewer side effects.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Pain, Postoperative

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

PAIN POST OPERATIVE SURGERY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA)
RECRUITING

Los Angeles, California, 90027, United States
Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford
RECRUITING

Palo Alto, California, 94304, United States
Nationwide Children's (NCH)
RECRUITING

Columbus, Ohio, 43205, United States
University of Michigan
RECRUITING

Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48109, United States

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