The purpose of this study is to demonstrate the efficacy and safety of Intravenous (IV) acetaminophen plus rescue opioids for the relief of moderate to severe acute pain in neonates and infants (age \< 2 years) compared to placebo plus standard of care rescue opioids as well as characterize the concentration-effect relationship (PK/PD) of the intravenous acetaminophen as compared to the control group.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Enrollment
197
IV Acetaminophen given every 6 hours (q6h); 4 doses, in 24 hours
IV Control q6h; 4 doses, in 24 hours
Children's Of Alabama
Birmingham, Alabama, United States
Total Rescue Opioid Consumption
Total micrograms per kilogram (µg/kg) of rescue opioid used during the same 24 hours the subject is on study medication
Time frame: in 24 hours
Time to First Rescue Medication
Time frame: within 24 hours
Summary of Pain Intensity Using the Leuven Neonatal Pain Scale (LNPS) in Neonates
The LNPS is used for assessing pain intensity in neonates. Scores on the scale run from 0-14. Higher scores mean worse pain.
Time frame: within 24 Hours
Summary of Pain Intensity Using the LNPS in Younger Infants
The LNPS is used for assessing pain intensity in younger infants. Scores on the scale run from 0-14. Higher scores mean worse pain.
Time frame: within 24 hours
Pain Intensity Using the FLACC Score in Intermediate Aged Infants
The Face, Leg, Activity, Cry, and Consolability (FLACC) scale is used to assess pain intensity in intermediate aged infants. The scale is scored in a range of 0-10 with 0 representing no pain. A higher score means more pain.
Time frame: within 24 hours
Pain Intensity Using the FLACC Score in Older Infants
The FLACC scale is used to assess pain intensity in older infants. The scale is scored in a range of 0-10 with 0 representing no pain. A higher score means more pain.
Time frame: within 24 hours
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