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NCT06962306 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 4

Optimizing Perioperative Analgesia to Lower Pain Following Cleft Palate Surgery

A Phase 4 study of Pain and Children, sponsored by Duke University.

Recruiting
Registry status
Phase 4
Development phase
60
Enrollment target
1
Study location

NCT06962306 is a Phase 4 study of Pain and Children that is actively recruiting participants, run by Duke University. The registered enrollment target is 60 participants, below the 304-participant average among 374 other Pain trials with a reported enrollment target (80% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state.

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The verdict

NCT06962306, a Phase 4 study of Pain and Children, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by Duke University.

RECRUITING
Registry status
Phase 4
Development phase
60 participants
Enrollment target
1
Study location

Study Summary

The purpose of this study is to compare the use of short acting opioids (fentanyl/hydromorphone) with long acting opioids (methadone) for pain control following cleft palate surgery in infants and young children.

Interventions

  • DRUG Methadone hydrochloride
  • DRUG Fentanyl/Hydromorphone

Study Locations (1)

North Carolina

  • Duke University Medical Center - Durham

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 60 participants
Start Date 2025-06-04
Est. Completion 2027-07-04
Phase Phase 4

Sponsor

Duke University

1,725 total trials

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT06962306

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT06962306 describes a study currently listed as recruiting, categorized as Phase 4. The registered enrollment target is 60 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, below the 304-participant average among 374 other Pain trials with a reported enrollment target (80% lower). The listed sponsor is Duke University, which has 1,725 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 5 conditions, with Pain appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which Methadone hydrochloride is the first listed.

NCT06962306 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include North Carolina.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT06962306 about?

NCT06962306 is a clinical study titled "Optimizing Perioperative Analgesia to Lower Pain Following Cleft Palate Surgery". The purpose of this study is to compare the use of short acting opioids (fentanyl/hydromorphone) with long acting opioids (methadone) for pain control following cleft palate surgery in infants and young children.

What is the current status of trial NCT06962306?

This trial is currently recruiting. It is a Phase 4 study. The enrollment target is 60 participants. The study started on 2025-06-04. Estimated completion is 2027-07-04.

What conditions does trial NCT06962306 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Pain, Children, Cleft Palate, Postoperative Care, Perioperative Care.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT06962306?

The interventions under investigation include: Methadone hydrochloride (DRUG), Fentanyl/Hydromorphone (DRUG).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT06962306?

This trial is sponsored by Duke University, which has 1,725 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT06962306 being conducted?

This trial has 1 study location across North Carolina. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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