Clinical Trial: NSAIDs Treatment in Children With Pleuropneumonia

Study Status: Completed
Recruit Status: Unknown status
Study Type: Interventional

Official Title: The Role of Non Steroidal Anti Inflammatory Drugs in the Treatment of Pleuropneumonia in Children. a Randomized Controlled Trial

Brief Summary: The purpose of this study is to evaluate the influence of routine NSAIDs treatment for hospitalized children with pleuropneumonia in comparison with acetominophen treatment (all in conjunction with adequate antibiotic therapy).

Detailed Summary:
Sponsor: Rabin Medical Center

Current Primary Outcome: clinical improvement as manifested by resolution of fever and length of hospital admission. [ Time Frame: participants will be followed for the duration of hospital stay, an expected average of 10 days ]

Original Primary Outcome: Same as current

Current Secondary Outcome: clinical improvement as manifested by respiratory parameters (tachypnea, dyspnea, Fio2),and inflammatory markers. [ Time Frame: participants will be followed for the duration of hospital stay, an expected average of 10 days ]

Original Secondary Outcome: Same as current

Information By: Rabin Medical Center

Dates:
Date Received: March 19, 2012
Date Started: March 2012
Date Completion: June 2015
Last Updated: November 13, 2014
Last Verified: January 2012