Pain Management After Surgery
Study Details
Study Description
Brief Summary
Following outpatient orthopaedic surgery, adequate pain control is imperative both for patient satisfaction and for improved recovery and rehabilitation. Opioids are frequently utilized for postoperative pain control, however they can be addictive and are known to have many deleterious effects. Recent studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of a wide variety of multi-modal postoperative pain regimens in providing adequate pain control while also decreasing opioid usage. However, the most effective multi-modal pain regimen for postoperative pain control remains unclear. This prospective, randomized study intends to investigate the efficacy of a multi-modal postoperative pain regimen compared to a traditional opioid-only pain regimen following elective outpatient orthopaedic surgery of the hand, wrist, foot, or ankle.
Condition or Disease | Intervention/Treatment | Phase |
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Phase 3 |
Study Design
Arms and Interventions
Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
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Active Comparator: Oxycodone Group (Control Group) Patients will receive oxycodone as needed after surgery |
Drug: OxyCODONE 5 mg Oral Tablet
Oxycodone will be given every 4 hours as needed for 2 weeks after surgery
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Active Comparator: Oxycodone+ Naproxen/Acetaminophen (Study Group) each patient will receive oxycodone plus acetaminophen and naproxen for 2 weeks after surgery |
Drug: OxyCODONE 5 mg Oral Tablet
Oxycodone will be given every 4 hours as needed for 2 weeks after surgery
Drug: Acetaminophen 500Mg Tab
Acetaminophen will be taken every 4 hours for 2 weeks after surgery
Drug: Naproxen 500 Mg
Naproxen will be taken every 12 hours for 2 weeks after surgery
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Outcome Measures
Primary Outcome Measures
- Postoperative Pain [14 days]
With the use of an 11 point numeric rating scale (NRS) daily satisfaction with their pain regimen, patients pain level and medication usage will be recorded.
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
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Age ≥ 18 years old
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undergoing elective outpatient orthopaedic surgery under general anesthesia.
Exclusion Criteria:
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Age < 18 years old
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Non-English speaking
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allergy to or medical contraindication to taking oxycodone (or other opioids), acetaminophen, or Naprosyn (or other NSAIDs).
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currently taking opioid medications
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history of chronic opioid therapy for chronic pain
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surgery being performed under local anesthesia only, without general anesthesia or sedation
Contacts and Locations
Locations
Site | City | State | Country | Postal Code | |
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1 | Rothman Orthopaedic Institute | Philadelphia | Pennsylvania | United States | 19107 |
Sponsors and Collaborators
- Rothman Institute Orthopaedics
Investigators
None specified.Study Documents (Full-Text)
None provided.More Information
Publications
None provided.- AILY 21D.615