Combogesic IV for acute pain in children
Official title: An Open Label, Pharmacokinetic and Safety Study of Combogesic® IV in Pediatric Patients With Acute Pain
Run by AFT Pharmaceuticals, Ltd. · NCT07225634 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A pediatric study is testing a vein-administered combination pain medicine (ibuprofen and acetaminophen) to see how it works and how safe it is for children and teens aged 2 to under 17 who have acute pain and need IV pain relief.
Quick facts
| Phase | Phase 3 |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Ages | 2 Years to 16 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | AFT Pharmaceuticals, Ltd. Industry-sponsored |
| Drugs / interventions | chemotherapy |
| Locations | 4 sites (Budapest and 3 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | September 14, 2026 |
| Main results expected | March 2027 |
| Study ends | April 2027 |
| Registry record updated | September 16, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07225634 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Children and adolescents aged 2 to less than 17 years with acute pain requiring hospitalization and parenteral nonopioid analgesia for at least 0.5–5 days.
✕Probably not a fit
Some participants may not experience meaningful pain relief or may not benefit from this specific combination therapy.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This is a phase 3 interventional trial evaluating the pharmacokinetics and safety of Combogesic IV in pediatric patients with acute pain. Participants receive fixed-dose Combogesic IV every 6 hours as needed, for a minimum of 12 hours and up to 5 days, with dosing based on body weight. If pain remains inadequately controlled, opioids may be used at the clinician’s discretion. Blood samples are collected at multiple time points to characterize how the drug is processed by the body. The study is conducted at multiple sites in Hungary and involves hospital inpatients requiring parenteral nonopioid analgesia.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, participants may experience effective pain relief and contribute to safer dosing guidelines for children.
How similar studies have gone: Prior studies in adults and pediatric populations have explored fixed-dose NSAID/acetaminophen combinations for pain, with varying success; this study extends evaluation to pediatric pharmacokinetics and safety.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Is male or female aged between 2 and \<17 years. 2. Have a clinical indication of acute pain\* requiring hospitalization and multiple doses of parenterally administered nonopioid analgesic medication for at least 0.5 - 5 days. 3. Is either able to provide written informed consent or consent is provided from parents/legal guardians and assent provided from participants (where appropriate). 4. Is willing and able to remain at the study site for at least 12 hours and to attend a follow-up visit at 7 ± 2 days after the last dose of study drug. 5. Have negative HIV and hepatitis B \& C test results. * Acute pain indications may include but are not limited to post-operative pain associated with musculoskeletal or soft tissue surgery, fractures or injury, or medical procedures. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Has a known history of allergic reaction or clinically significant intolerance to acetaminophen, aspirin, opioids, or any nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs, including ibuprofen); history of NSAID-induced bronchospasm (subjects with the triad of asthma, nasal polyps, and chronic rhinitis are at greater risk for bronchospasm and should be considered carefully); or hypersensitivity, allergy, or significant reaction to sulfa (including sulfonamide) medicines, ingredients of the study drug, or any other drugs used in the study including anesthetics and antibiotics that may be required. 2. Has experienced any surgical complications or other issues that, in the opinion of the Investigator, could compromise the safety of the subject if he or she participates in the study or could confound the results of the study. 3. Has any clinically significant unstable cardiac, respiratory, neurological, immunological, hematological, or renal disease or any other condition that, in the opinion of the Investigator, could compromise the subject's welfare, ability to communicate with the study staff, or otherwise contraindicate study participation. 4. Has a history or current diagnosis of a significant psychiatric disorder that, in the opinion of the Investigator, would affect the subject's ability to comply with the study requirements. 5. Has a history of a clinically significant (Investigator opinion) gastrointestinal (GI) event within 6 months before screening or has any history of peptic or gastric ulcers or GI bleeding. 6. Has a surgical or medical condition of the GI or renal system that might significantly alter the absorption, distribution, or excretion of any drug substance. 7. Is considered by the Investigator, for any reason to be an unsuitable candidate to receive the study drug. 8. Is receiving systemic chemotherapy, has an active malignancy of any type, or has been diagnosed with cancer within 5 years before Screening (excluding treated squamous or basal cell carcinoma of the skin). 9. Is currently receiving anticoagulants (e.g. heparin or warfarin). 10. Has received a course of systemic corticosteroids (either oral or parenteral) within 3 months before screening (inhaled nasal steroids and regional/limited area application of topical corticosteroids (Investigator discretion) are allowed). 11. Has a history of chronic use (defined as daily use for \> 2 weeks) of NSAIDs, opiates, or glucocorticoids (except inhaled nasal steroids and regional/limited topical corticosteroids), for any condition within 6 months before study drug administration. Aspirin at a daily dose of ≤ 325 mg is allowed for cardiovascular prophylaxis if the subject has been on a stable dose regimen for ≥ 30 days before screening and has not experienced any relevant medical problem. 12. Has a significant renal or hepatic disease, as indicated by clinical laboratory assessment (results ≥ 3 times the upper limit of normal \[ULN\] for any liver function test, including aspartate aminotransferase \[AST\], alanine aminotransferase \[ALT\], or creatinine ≥ 1.5 times the ULN). 13. Has any clinically significant laboratory finding at screening that, in the opinion of the Investigator, contraindicates study participation. 14. Participated in another clinical study within 30 days before Screening. 15. Pregnant or lactating females 16. Sexually active females of childbearing potential not using adequate contraception and sexually active males not using adequate contraception
Where it's running
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Semmelweis University
Budapest, Hungary Recruiting -
Petz Aladar County Teaching Hospital
Győr, Hungary Recruiting -
University of Pecs
Pécs, Hungary Recruiting -
Zala County St. Rafael Hospital
Zalaegerszeg, Hungary Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Laura Boddington
- Email: laura.boddington@aftpharm.com
- Phone: +64 9 488 0232 ext 735
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.