Study tests if safer painkillers can replace opioids for Kids' broken elbows
NCT ID NCT06187584
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether nonopioid pain relievers (acetaminophen and ibuprofen) work as well as opioids (hydrocodone/acetaminophen) for children after surgery for a severe elbow fracture. 137 children aged 4 to 10 were randomly assigned to one of the two pain regimens. Their pain levels were tracked for five days after surgery, and parents rated their satisfaction with pain control. The goal is to find a safer, effective standard for managing pain after this common childhood injury.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Hydrocodone/acetaminophen, acetaminophen, ibuprofen
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that nonopioid pain relievers work just as well as opioids for children after this type of elbow surgery, reducing the need for stronger, riskier medications.
- What could go wrong
- This is a single completed study with 137 children, so results may not apply to all patients or fracture types. Pain is subjective, and individual responses vary.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Children's Mercy Hospital & Clinics
Kansas City, Missouri, 64108, United States
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