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Pharmacokinetics of Acetaminophen in Pediatric Patients With Congenital Heart Disease

Pharmacokinetics of Acetaminophen in Pediatric Patients With Congenital Heart Disease

Status
Completed
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT04278625
Enrollment
30
Registered
2020-02-20
Start date
2021-03-23
Completion date
2022-02-16
Last updated
2024-04-29

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Conditions

Congenital Heart Disease

Brief summary

This is a prospective study of pediatric patients with congenital heart disease, in which acetaminophen serum concentrations will be measured following a single intraoperative intravenous dose of acetaminophen. These levels will be used to develop a pharmacokinetic model. Serum concentrations will be compared between two groups of patients: (1) cyanotic patients presenting for the Fontan completion operation and (2) patients with acyanotic congenital heart disease presenting for repair via median sternotomy.

Interventions

DRUGAcetaminophen

IV acetaminophen given as part of standard of care.

Sponsors

Peter Winch
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Observational model
CASE_CONTROL
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
2 Years to 6 Years
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

* Patients presenting for Fontan palliation or for surgical repair requiring median sternotomy, will be included in the study. * Only patients who receive intravenous acetaminophen in the operating room will have serum levels drawn.

Exclusion criteria

* Documentation of an allergy to acetaminophen * Severe hepatic disease or other contraindications to acetaminophen use * Patient has received acetaminophen within 24 hours of their procedure

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Acetaminophen Serum Concentrations15-20 minutes; 30-40 minutes; 50-70 minutes; 80-100 minutes; 2 Hours, 4 Hours; and 6-Hours Post-IV acetaminophen administrationThe amount of acetaminophen in the blood stream at each time point after receiving a standard dose.

Countries

United States

Participant flow

Participants by arm

ArmCount
Cyanotic CHD
Cyanotic congenital heart disease (CHD) patients presenting for Fontan palliation. Acetaminophen: IV acetaminophen given as part of standard of care.
15
Acyanotic CHD
Acyanotic congenital heart disease (CHD) patients presenting for repair via median sternotomy. Acetaminophen: IV acetaminophen given as part of standard of care.
15
Total30

Baseline characteristics

CharacteristicCyanotic CHDAcyanotic CHDTotal
Age, Categorical
<=18 years
15 Participants15 Participants30 Participants
Age, Categorical
>=65 years
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Age, Continuous3.6 years3.58 years3.59 years
Cardiopulmonary bypass time78 minutes73 minutes73.5 minutes
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Hispanic or Latino
0 Participants1 Participants1 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Not Hispanic or Latino
15 Participants14 Participants29 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
1 Participants0 Participants1 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
3 Participants2 Participants5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
1 Participants0 Participants1 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants1 Participants1 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
10 Participants12 Participants22 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
15 participants15 participants30 participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
5 Participants9 Participants14 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
10 Participants6 Participants16 Participants

Adverse events

Event typeEG000
affected / at risk
EG001
affected / at risk
deaths
Total, all-cause mortality
0 / 150 / 15
other
Total, other adverse events
0 / 150 / 15
serious
Total, serious adverse events
0 / 150 / 15

Outcome results

Primary

Acetaminophen Serum Concentrations

The amount of acetaminophen in the blood stream at each time point after receiving a standard dose.

Time frame: 15-20 minutes; 30-40 minutes; 50-70 minutes; 80-100 minutes; 2 Hours, 4 Hours; and 6-Hours Post-IV acetaminophen administration

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEDIAN)
Cyanotic CHDAcetaminophen Serum Concentrations50-70 minutes11 mcg/mL
Cyanotic CHDAcetaminophen Serum Concentrations2 Hours6.9 mcg/mL
Cyanotic CHDAcetaminophen Serum Concentrations30-40 minutes13 mcg/mL
Cyanotic CHDAcetaminophen Serum Concentrations4 Hours4.1 mcg/mL
Cyanotic CHDAcetaminophen Serum Concentrations80-100 minutes8.7 mcg/mL
Cyanotic CHDAcetaminophen Serum Concentrations6 Hours2.5 mcg/mL
Cyanotic CHDAcetaminophen Serum Concentrations15-20 minutes19 mcg/mL
Acyanotic CHDAcetaminophen Serum Concentrations6 Hours1.7 mcg/mL
Acyanotic CHDAcetaminophen Serum Concentrations15-20 minutes17 mcg/mL
Acyanotic CHDAcetaminophen Serum Concentrations30-40 minutes13 mcg/mL
Acyanotic CHDAcetaminophen Serum Concentrations50-70 minutes10 mcg/mL
Acyanotic CHDAcetaminophen Serum Concentrations80-100 minutes8 mcg/mL
Acyanotic CHDAcetaminophen Serum Concentrations2 Hours6.6 mcg/mL
Acyanotic CHDAcetaminophen Serum Concentrations4 Hours2.9 mcg/mL

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026