Intravenous Ketorolac Vs. Morphine In Children With Acute Abdominal Pain

Recruiting Phase 3 Interventional Study
Acute Pain Abdomen, Acute Abdominal Pain Appendicitis Emergencies Child, Only
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo. Pivotal Trial This treatment is in the last trial phase before FDA approval. Prior Safety Data This treatment has already been tested in at least one earlier human trial.
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At a Glance
Age
6 – 17
Sex
Any
Trial phase
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Treatment
Participants needed
495 (estimated)
Sponsor
University of Calgary · Other
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About This Trial
Appendicitis is a common condition in children 6-17 years of age, and the top reason for emergency surgery in Canada. Children with appendicitis can have very bad pain in their belly. Children often need pain medications given to them through a needle in their arm called an intravenous (IV). The most common IV pain medication is a type of opioid called morphine. We know that opioids work well to i…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Age 6 to 17 years 2. Abdominal pain ≤5 days duration 3. Acute abdominal pain that is being investigated (suspected) by the clinical team for appendicitis 4. Patient with IV cannula in situ or ordered 5. Currently experiencing moderate to severe abdominal pain at rest or with …
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Mohamed M Eltorki, MBChB, MSc

+1403-955-7723

mmeltork@ucalgary.ca

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Angela Wallace

403-955-5451

angela.wallace@ahs.ca

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