Pill or IV? new study tests which acetaminophen works faster for pelvic pain

NCT ID NCT07595302

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study compares intravenous (IV) acetaminophen to oral acetaminophen for treating acute pelvic pain in the emergency department. About 140 women with pelvic pain and a pain score of 4 or higher will be randomly assigned to receive either IV or oral acetaminophen, plus a dummy version of the other. The main goal is to see which method provides better pain relief 30 minutes after treatment.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
acetaminophen (paracetamol)
What this could lead to
If IV acetaminophen works faster or better, it could become a standard option for quick pain relief in the ER for pelvic pain.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-phase trial (140 people) comparing two common forms of a well-known drug. The difference may be small or not clinically meaningful.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Pelvic Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Montefiore Medical Center

    The Bronx, New York, 10467, United States

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