IV acetaminophen for small bowel blockage symptoms
Treatments studied
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This Phase 4 study tests whether giving acetaminophen through a vein helps people with a small bowel obstruction (a blockage in the intestines) that is causing abdominal pain. It’s looking for a benefit in pain control and how people do during treatment.
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Who can take part
- You have a small bowel obstruction confirmed by an imaging test (like an X-ray/CT) and abdominal pain when admitted
- You are currently not allowed to eat or drink by mouth (nothing per mouth)
- You can give consent yourself, or a legal/medical representative can consent for you
- You do not have known serious liver problems (liver failure or cirrhosis)
- You are not already taking opioid pain medicines daily or almost daily
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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