New pain method could cut opioid use in kids after heart surgery
NCT ID NCT04040452
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 13, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study looks at two ways of giving the pain medicine ketorolac to children after heart surgery: as a steady drip or as shots every few hours. The goal is to see if the steady drip reduces the need for stronger opioid pain medicines. About 166 children aged 3 months to 5 years will take part.
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Phoenix Children's Hospital
RECRUITINGPhoenix, Arizona, 85016, United States
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