Continuous versus intermittent ketorolac for kids’ heart surgery pain
Part of Brain & nervous system, Genetic & congenital, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study compares two ways of giving ketorolac (a pain medicine) to young children after heart surgery—continuous drip versus doses at set times. It aims to find which approach controls pain better with fewer side effects.
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Who can take part
- Your child is between 3 months and 4 years 11 months old
- Your child is in the pediatric heart ICU after heart (cardiac) surgery during the study dates
- The study medicine must start within 12 to 24 hours after surgery
- The care team decides your child will receive ketorolac for pain based on the surgery details and lab tests
- Your child does not have signs of kidney injury after surgery
- Your child cannot have an allergy to ketorolac or other NSAID pain medicines
Quick eligibility check
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