Overview

Acetaminophen Versus Ibuprofen in Children With Asthma

Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2015-04-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
The Acetaminophen Versus Ibuprofen in Children with Asthma study will test the primary hypothesis that in preschool children 12-59 months of age with persistent asthma on standardized asthma therapy, the number of asthma exacerbations requiring systemic corticosteroids will be more frequent in children randomized to receive acetaminophen as compared to those randomized to receive ibuprofen on an as needed basis for fevers and pain.
Phase:
Phase 3
Details
Lead Sponsor:
Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Collaborator:
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Treatments:
Acetaminophen
Anti-Inflammatory Agents
Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal
Ibuprofen