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Timing tylenol: could a fixed schedule beat 'as needed' for kids' post-surgery pain?

NCT ID NCT06689943

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First seen Jul 30, 2026 · Last updated Jul 31, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This Phase 2 trial tests whether giving children acetaminophen (Tylenol) on a strict schedule every 6 hours for 48 hours after strabismus surgery reduces pain more than the usual as-needed approach. About 80 children aged 4–12 will take part, with parents and children reporting pain scores. The goal is to see if a regimented course prevents underdosing and leads to better pain control.

What this could mean

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Active substance
acetaminophen (Tylenol) given on a fixed schedule every 6 hours for 48 hours after surgery
What this could lead to
If scheduled dosing works better, it could give parents a clearer, more effective way to manage children's pain after eye muscle surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small Phase 2 trial, so results may not apply broadly. The difference between scheduled and as-needed dosing might be small, and the study does not test long-term outcomes.

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Study facts

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Phase

Phase 2

Tests whether the treatment actually works, and watches for side effects, in a larger group.

Participants

About 80 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Expected to start

Oct 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Dec 2030

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

4 to 12 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Children between 4-12 years old * Children receiving single muscle, bilateral horizontal strabismus surgery (that is, children who are having only one horizontal eye muscle in each eye operated on) at Lurie Children's hospital in Chicago, IL * ASA classification 1 or 2. Note: ASA is a physical status classification system (scale of 1-6) created by the American Society of Anesthesiologists to describe patients prior to surgery. ASA 1 or 2 means the patient is either healthy or has mild systemic disease prior to surgery. Exclusion Criteria: * ASA classification 3 or higher (patient has severe systemic disease or worse) * Contraindication to toradol (anesthesia) * Contraindication to acetaminophen * Previous strabismus surgery

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Locations

  • Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

    Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States

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