Scheduled vs As-Needed Pain Medication for Postoperative Pain

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)

Overseen ByKelly Van Fossen, DO

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Travel: May be covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: Phase 4

Recruiting

Sponsor: Cape Fear Valley Health System

No Placebo Group

Prior Safety Data

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?The aim of this study is to determine feasibility of a randomized controlled trial and estimates of efficacy for pain control of a scheduled pain regimen versus an as needed pain regimen for participants undergoing same day surgery procedures.

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for individuals who are experiencing pain after same-day surgery procedures. The study will include those willing to follow a scheduled or as-needed pain medication regimen.

Inclusion Criteria

I will have outpatient surgery by Dr. Van Fossen at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.

I am between 18 and 65 years old.

Exclusion Criteria

I am not fluent in English.

My kidney function is moderately to severely reduced.

I am on long-term pain medication.

Participant Groups

The study is testing the effectiveness of two pain management strategies: one where patients take Motrin and narcotics on a fixed schedule, and another where they take these medications only when they feel it's necessary.

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: as needed pain regimenExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

This group will receive post-operative pain medications including narcotics for 2-3 days (Oxycodone/Acetaminophen 5mg/325mg, Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen 5mg/325mg, Hydromorphone 2mg, or Tramadol 50mg) every 4 hours and 800 mg Motrin for 10 days every 8 hours as needed for moderate to severe pain (4-10 on numeric rating scale).

Group II: scheduled pain regimenActive Control1 Intervention