Status:
UNKNOWN
Prospective Comparative Study of the Efficacy of Common Antipyretic Treatments in Febrile Children
Lead Sponsor:
London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute OR Lawson Research Institute of St. Joseph's
Conditions:
Fever
Eligibility:
All Genders
3-12 years
Phase:
PHASE4
Brief Summary
This study will examine in detail the immediate effects of three common treatments given to children with fevers to lower their temperature. Each child will be given either ibuprofen, acetaminophen, o...
Detailed Description
There is no substantial evidence that a fever lower than 41°C is harmful to the welfare of an otherwise healthy child, although they can be dangerous to children already in critical condition \[1,2\]....
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- fever between 38 and 41 Celsius (inclusive) on presentation to ER
- assessment by treating physician that patient requires antipyretic treatment
Exclusion
- known allergy or hypersensitivity to either study medication
- received any antipyretic medication in past eight hours
- patient requires admission to hospital
- co-morbidities indicating increased risk of complication
- assessment by treating physician that patient is medically unsuitable for the study
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
December 1 2014
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
Estimated Enrollment :
120 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT02294071
Start Date
December 1 2014
Last Update
November 19 2014
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