Ibuprofen Compared to Morphine as a Pediatric Postoperative Pain Management Tool Following Inguinal Surgery
Status:
Recruiting
Trial end date:
2021-02-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
Morphine is now the most commonly used opioid in children for pain management even though the
safety of morphine use in children is a primary concern for parents as it is perceived to
have more associated risks. Ibuprofen and other Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs
(NSAIDs) have also been shown to be effective for the management of postoperative pain with
fewer associated adverse effects. However, there have been concerns that utilization of
ibuprofen alone may lead to inadequate pain management. Evidence of whether ibuprofen is
equally effective as morphine for postoperative pain control in pediatric inguinal surgery is
lacking and needs to be further explored as a measure to potentially reduce opioid exposure
in children. To determine which drug is more effective for relieving post-operative pain,
this trial will compare the effectiveness of ibuprofen and morphine at reducing
post-operative pain, and the amount of analgesic use required post-surgery.