Could a simple gel replace pills for Kids' pain?
NCT ID NCT07145645
First seen Apr 20, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 8 times
Summary
This pilot study tests whether a topical diclofenac gel (Voltaren) works as well as oral ibuprofen for reducing pain in children aged 6-18 with ankle or knee sprains. Sixty participants will use either the gel or oral medicine three times a day for three days, then report their pain levels over two weeks. The main goal is to see if a larger trial is possible, not to prove which treatment is better.
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Alberta Children's Hospital
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Stollery Children's Hospital
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What this could mean
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Active substance
diclofenac gel (Voltaren) and ibuprofen oral suspension (Children's Motrin)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that a topical gel is a safe and effective alternative to oral pain medicine for children with sprains and strains, potentially reducing side effects like stomach upset.
What could go wrong
This is a small pilot study with only 60 participants, focused on feasibility rather than proving effectiveness. The results may not apply to all children or injuries, and the gel may not work as well as expected.
Conditions
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