Which painkiller works best for kids after surgery? new study aims to find out
NCT ID NCT06671002
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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Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA)
RECRUITINGLos Angeles, California, 90027, United States
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Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford
RECRUITINGPalo Alto, California, 94304, United States
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Nationwide Children's (NCH)
RECRUITINGColumbus, Ohio, 43205, United States
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University of Michigan
RECRUITINGAnn Arbor, Michigan, 48109, United States
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