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Sucralfate to Improve Oral Intake in Children With Infectious Oral Ulcers: a Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial
In Brief
A Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating Sucralfate, Placebo, and 2 other interventions for Herpangina and 2 related conditions. Completed, enrolled 102 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of this study is to see if sucralfate, a medication commonly used for patients with stomach ulcers, may help pediatric patients with mouth ulcers decrease their pain level and improve their ability to drink.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Will receive 20mg/kg/dose up to 1 gram.
Will received placebo solution of similar quantity to that of the weight based dose of sucralfate.
All patients will receive analgesia, either acetaminophen 15mg/kg or ibuprofen 10mg/kg depending on medication administration prior to arrival in the Emergency Department and at the discretion of the treating physician, in addition to either the experimental drug or placebo.
All patients will receive analgesia, either acetaminophen 15mg/kg or ibuprofen 10mg/kg depending on medication administration prior to arrival in the Emergency Department and at the discretion of the treating physician, in addition to either the experimental drug or placebo.