NCT01099462

Brief Summary

Ibuprofen, the active ingredient in Nurofen and Advil, is a commonly used drug in children. There is very limited data about Ibuprofen concentrations in the cerebro spinal fluid (CSF). The objective of the current study is to describe concentrations of ibuprofen in the CSF of infants and children after administration of ibuprofen. We will study infants presenting to the Emergency Department (ED) with fever who received ibuprofen. A complete sepsis workup including sampling of blood and CSF is conducted in cases of suspected meningitis. We will measure ibuprofen in the blood and CSF obtained during the sepsis workup. A better understanding of the pharmacokinetics of ibuprofen and its penetration into the CSF will unable us to suggest more accurate dosing guidelines, and to better predict the effects of this commonly used drug.

Trial Health

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At Risk

Trial Health Score

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Trial has exceeded expected completion date
Enrollment
30

participants targeted

Target at below P25 for all trials

Timeline
Completed

Started Jun 2007

Longer than P75 for all trials

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
unknown

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

June 1, 2007

Completed
2.8 years until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

April 6, 2010

Completed
1 day until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

April 7, 2010

Completed
8 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

December 1, 2010

Completed
6 months until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

June 1, 2011

Completed
Last Updated

April 7, 2010

Status Verified

March 1, 2010

Enrollment Period

3.5 years

First QC Date

April 6, 2010

Last Update Submit

April 6, 2010

Conditions

Keywords

feverIbuprofen

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Ibuprofen concentration in the CSF

    30 - 360 minutes after administration

Study Arms (1)

Children with fever

Drug: Ibuprofen

Interventions

Ibuprofen (10mg/kg BW) will be given orally if the temperature on presentation is higher than 38.0OC according to the decision of the attending physician.

Children with fever

Eligibility Criteria

Age3 Months - 18 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsChild (0-17), Adult (18-64)
Sampling MethodNon-Probability Sample
Study Population

children and Infants 3 month to 18 years of age with fever (rectal temperature \>38.0OC or oral temperature \> 37.6 OC)

You may qualify if:

  • Age: 3 month-18 years
  • Rectal temperature \> 38.0OC or oral temperature \> 37.6 OC measured in the ED or at home.
  • A sepsis work up is indicated
  • At least one dose of Ibuprofen was given in the last 8 hours prior to lumbar puncture (LP)

You may not qualify if:

  • Hypersensitivity to Ibuprofen
  • Known metabolic disorder
  • Known liver or kidney disease
  • Hydrocephalus
  • Informed consent could not be obtained from a legal guardian

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Assaf Harofeh

Ẕerifin, 70300, Israel

RECRUITING

Related Publications (1)

  • Har-Even R, Stepensky D, Britzi M, Soback S, Chaim AB, Brandriss N, Goldman M, Berkovitch M, Kozer E. Plasma and cerebrospinal fluid concentrations of ibuprofen in pediatric patients and antipyretic effect: Pharmacokinetic-pharmacodynamic modeling analysis. J Clin Pharmacol. 2014 Sep;54(9):1023-30. doi: 10.1002/jcph.307. Epub 2014 Apr 21.

Biospecimen

Retention: SAMPLES WITHOUT DNA

Whole blood CSF

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Fever

Interventions

Ibuprofen

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Body Temperature ChangesSigns and SymptomsPathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

PhenylpropionatesAcids, CarbocyclicCarboxylic AcidsOrganic Chemicals

Central Study Contacts

Study Design

Study Type
observational
Observational Model
COHORT
Time Perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Sponsor Type
OTHER GOV

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

April 6, 2010

First Posted

April 7, 2010

Study Start

June 1, 2007

Primary Completion

December 1, 2010

Study Completion

June 1, 2011

Last Updated

April 7, 2010

Record last verified: 2010-03

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