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No vs. Minimal Opioids After Inguinal Hernia Repair
Phase 3
Recruiting
Led By Clayton C Petro, MD
Research Sponsored by Clayton Petro
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up at the one month follow up visit
Awards & highlights
No Placebo-Only Group
Pivotal Trial
Summary
This trial will compare not prescribing opioids to prescribing 5 tablets of Oxycodone to see if there's a difference in pain relief & readmissions.
Who is the study for?
This trial is for adults over 18 who are having elective inguinal hernia repairs and can handle general anesthesia. It's not suitable for those with conditions that might complicate surgery or recovery.
What is being tested?
The study is testing if avoiding opioids after hernia surgery is just as good as giving a small amount (5 tablets of Oxycodone, or another drug if there's an intolerance). They're looking at the need for more pain meds and quality of life after a month.
What are the potential side effects?
Opioids may cause drowsiness, constipation, nausea, addiction risk, and other side effects. Not using opioids avoids these risks but may result in different pain management challenges.
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ at the one month follow up visit
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~at the one month follow up visit
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary study objectives
Opioid refills/requests
Secondary study objectives
Number of emergency room (ER)/clinic/urgent care visits for pain
Patient satisfaction
Postoperative pain
+1 moreAwards & Highlights
No Placebo-Only Group
All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Pivotal Trial
The final step before approval, pivotal trials feature drugs that have already shown basic safety & efficacy.
Trial Design
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: No opioidsExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Standard of care
Group II: Minimal OpioidsExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Standard of care 5 tablets of Oxycodone (5mg) every 6 hours as needed for pain
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Opioids
2018
Completed Phase 4
~1950
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Who is running the clinical trial?
Clayton PetroLead Sponsor
4 Previous Clinical Trials
728 Total Patients Enrolled
The Cleveland ClinicLead Sponsor
1,057 Previous Clinical Trials
1,370,568 Total Patients Enrolled
Clayton C Petro, MDPrincipal InvestigatorThe Cleveland Clinic
3 Previous Clinical Trials
286 Total Patients Enrolled
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- I am 18 years old or older.I cannot undergo surgery with general anesthesia.I can safely undergo general anesthesia.I cannot tolerate opioids or NSAIDs.I am scheduled for surgery to repair one or both sides of my groin hernia.I have had surgery involving extensive tissue removal or additional procedures.I have been using opioids almost daily for pain management for the last 3 months.I will need to stay in the hospital after my surgery.
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: Minimal Opioids
- Group 2: No opioids
Awards:
This trial has 2 awards, including:- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
- Pivotal Trial - The final step before approval, pivotal trials feature drugs that have already shown basic safety & efficacy.
Timeline:
This trial has the following timeline:- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Inguinal Hernia Patient Testimony for trial: Trial Name: NCT05929937 — Phase 3