๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-08-10

Management of Postoperative Discomfort in Young Children Following Dental Rehabilitation Under General Anesthesia (NCT06757075)

A Comparison of Standard Dose of Ibuprofen Alone, Alternating, or Combined With Acetaminophen for the Management of Postoperative Discomfort in Young Children Following Dental Rehabilitation Under General Anesthesia

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Phase4 ๐Ÿ’Š Investigational Drug / Biologic Sponsor: Boston University

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

The purpose of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of various oral analgesic regimens in minimizing post-operative pain and discomfort in young children following dental rehabilitation under general anesthesia (DRGA). In this randomized controlled trial, three analgesic regimens following DRGA in Franciscan Children's Hospital will be compared using both self-report and behavioral measures. The analgesic therapies to be investigated are ibuprofen monotherapy, alternating ibuprofen and acetaminophen dual-therapy, and combined ibuprofen and acetaminophen dual-therapy. For the purposes of this study, combined therapy is defined as the simultaneous administration of acetaminophen and ibuprofen at regular intervals, whereas alternating therapy is defined as one analgesic (acetaminophen or ibuprofen) administered within a 3 hour interval of the other.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Franciscan Children's Hospital โ€” Brighton, Massachusetts

Age range: 4 Years to 6 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

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Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • Franciscan Children's Hospital โ€” Brighton, Massachusetts

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (617) 358-3446

Email: milaeh@bu.edu

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
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