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Placebo for IV acetaminophen
A placebo contains no active pharmaceutical ingredient and produces no direct pharmacological effect.
A placebo contains no active pharmaceutical ingredient and produces no direct pharmacological effect. Used for Control arm in clinical trials of IV acetaminophen.
At a glance
| Generic name | Placebo for IV acetaminophen |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Normal Saline |
| Sponsor | University of Utah |
| Modality | Small molecule |
| Phase | FDA-approved |
Mechanism of action
Placebos are inert substances used as controls in clinical trials to measure the effect of an active drug against baseline or psychological expectation. In this case, it serves as a comparator for IV acetaminophen studies, allowing researchers to isolate the true therapeutic benefit of acetaminophen from placebo response effects.
Approved indications
- Control arm in clinical trials of IV acetaminophen
Common side effects
Key clinical trials
- Evaluation of Broccoli Seed and Sprout Extract for Detoxification of Carcinogens in Firefighters (PHASE2)
- Optimizing Pain Treatment in Children On Mechanical Ventilation (PHASE3)
- A Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Obinutuzumab in Participants With ISN/RPS 2003 Class III or IV Lupus Nephritis (PHASE3)
- Elotuzumab in Immunoglobulin G4-Related Disease (IgG4-RD) (PHASE2)
- PANDORA: Delirium Prevention After Cardiac Surgery Using IV Acetaminophen to Prevent Postoperative Delirium in Older Cardiac Surgical Patients (PHASE3)
- Co-administration of Acetaminophen With Ibuprofen to Improve Duct-Related Outcomes in Extremely Premature Infants (PHASE2)
- Post-Op Pain Control for Prophylactic Intramedullary Nailing. (PHASE3)
- Prophylactic IV Paracetamol in Extremely Premature Infants (PHASE2, PHASE3)
Primary sources
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| Source | Used for |
|---|---|
| ClinicalTrials.gov | Trial enrolment, design, endpoints, results |
Competitive intelligence
For the full competitive landscape — auto-detected comparators, recent regulatory actions across the set, upcoming PDUFA, patent timeline, sponsor landscape:
- Placebo for IV acetaminophen CI brief — competitive landscape report
- Placebo for IV acetaminophen updates RSS · CI watch RSS
- University of Utah portfolio CI