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Ibuprofen With or Without Acetaminophen for Acute, Non-radicular Low Back Pain: A Randomized Trial
In Brief
A Phase 3 clinical trial evaluating Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen 600 mg, and 2 other interventions for Low Back Pain. Completed, enrolled 120 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
This is a randomized clinical trial comparing two interventions for acute low back pain: 1. Ibuprofen + acetaminophen 2. Ibuprofen + placebo Participants will include patients who present to an emergency room for management of low back pain. Medication will be dispensed to participants at the time of emergency room discharge. Data will be collected from participants by telephone for 1 week.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Acetaminophen 500-1000mg every 6 hours
Ibuprofen 600mg every 6 hours
Research personnel will provide each patient with a 15-minute educational intervention. This will be based on NIAMS (National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases) Handout on Health: Back Pain information webpage (available at http://www.niams.nih.gov/Health\_Info/Back\_Pain/default.asp)
To match acetaminophen, patients will take one or two capsules every 6 hours