Pain control options after elbow surgery in children

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study investigates the effectiveness of two pain management strategies for pediatric patients undergoing surgery for closed supracondylar humerus fractures. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either a combination of acetaminophen and ibuprofen or acetaminophen and oxycodone for post-operative pain relief. The study will assess pain levels using the Wong-Baker FACES scale and gather feedback from parents regarding their satisfaction with pain control. The goal is to determine which pain management approach is more effective while minimizing the use of narcotics.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Closed supracondylar humerus fracture
* Isolated supracondylar humerus fracture
* Type II and III supracondylar humerus fracture
* Fractures treated with closed reduction percutaneous pinning

Exclusion Criteria:

* Fractures with concomitant vascular injury
* Fractures with concomitant neurologic deficit
* Pathologic fractures
* Fractures with concomitant injuries (multiple trauma)
* Fractures with swelling requiring post-operative hospitalization for monitoring
* Known history of allergies to acetaminophen, ibuprofen or oxycodone
* Patients with developmental delay that would preclude participation in the visual analog Faces Pain Scale-Revised
* Patients with intellectual disability that would preclude participation in the visual analog Faces Pain Scale-Revised
* History of suspected child abuse

Where it's running

• Orthopaedic Institute for Children
  Los Angeles, California, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Mauricio Silva, MD — Ucla/oic
• Study coordinator: Lindsey Han, BA
• Email: LLHan@mednet.ucla.edu
• Phone: 2137421074

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.