Comparing topical diclofenac to oral ibuprofen for pain from ankle or knee injuries in children
Treatments studied
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study compares a topical gel (diclofenac) applied directly to the injury site versus an oral medication (ibuprofen) taken by mouth to see which works better for treating pain from ankle or knee injuries in children. It may offer a way to relieve pain without a pill.
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Who can take part
- You are between 6 and 18 years old.
- You have an ankle or knee injury without a broken bone that happened within the last 4 days.
- Your pain level was at least a 3 out of 10 when moving the injured area in the past 2 hours (or before taking pain medicine).
- You are willing to complete follow-up surveys about your recovery.
- You have no skin problems (like eczema or open wounds) where the gel would be applied and are not allergic to NSAIDs (like ibuprofen) or ingredients in the gel.
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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