Sucralfate to Improve Oral Intake in Children With Infectious Oral Ulcers: a Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial
| Status: | Enrolling by invitation |
|---|---|
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | Any - 5 |
| Updated: | 10/28/2017 |
| Start Date: | September 12, 2017 |
| End Date: | June 2019 |
The purpose of this study is to see if sucralfate, a medication commonly used for patients
with stomach ulcers, may help pediatric patients with mouth ulcers decrease their pain level
and improve their ability to drink.
with stomach ulcers, may help pediatric patients with mouth ulcers decrease their pain level
and improve their ability to drink.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Age ≥6 months and ≤5 years old
- Present with oral infectious ulcers such as gingivostomatitis, herpangina, or hand,
foot and mouth disease
- History of decreased oral fluid intake by parent or guardian
- English or Spanish speaking parents or guardians
Exclusion Criteria:
- Severely dehydrated or toxic, requiring immediate resuscitation
- Exclusively breastfed
- Severe dental disease
- Significant mouth trauma
- Active Malignancy
- Preexisting upper airway obstruction or swallowing difficulties
- Received intravenous fluids within 24 hours
- Administration of BOTH acetaminophen AND ibuprofen prior to triage and within 4 hours
of enrollment
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