How paracetamol works in overweight children
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study looks at how the body processes paracetamol (a common pain medicine) in children who are overweight or have obesity. The goal is to make sure the right dose is given for safe and effective pain relief during surgery.
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Who can take part
- Your child must be between 6 and 17 years old.
- Your child can have a normal weight, be overweight, or have obesity (the study is for all three groups).
- Your child must be having surgery where they need paracetamol (a common pain reliever) given through an IV (into a vein).
- Your child must not have certain medical conditions like serious liver, kidney, or blood problems, or type 2 diabetes.
- Your child must not have taken any paracetamol in the 24 hours before the study starts.
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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