Assessing Ibuprofen versus Morphine for Inguinal Surgery
Principle Investigator: Dr. Luis Braga
Funded By: McMaster Surgical Associates Grant
Current Enrollment Number: 43
Study Status: Ongoing
Study Summary
The primary objective of the AIMS randomized controlled trial is to determine the efficacy of ibuprofen in reducing postoperative pain in children recovering from inguinal surgery when compared to morphine.
This study aims to recruit 100 patients between the ages of 10 months - 5 years months who are diagnosed with unilateral inguinal hernia or hydrocele, or undescended testes requiring inguinal surgery. The AIMS study is being carried out at McMaster Children's Hospital.
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For more information on the AIMS study, please contact the AIMS Research Coordinator:
Melissa McGrath, BASc. (Hons)
phone:905-521-2100 x. 73654
email: mcgram2@mcmaster.ca