Can Over-the-Counter meds replace opioids for Kids' elbow pain?
NCT ID NCT05640674
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at two common ways to manage pain in children after elbow fracture surgery: opioids versus over-the-counter medications like ibuprofen and acetaminophen. The goal was to see if non-opioid options work just as well, reducing the need for opioid prescriptions. The study was terminated early with only 29 participants enrolled.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Texas Children's Hospital - Main Campus
Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
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Texas Children's Hospital - West Campus
Houston, Texas, 77094, United States
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Texas Children's Hospital - Woodlands Campus
Houston, Texas, 77384, United States
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