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Non-Opioid Analgesic

Opioids vs Non-Opioids for Postoperative Pain After Knee Surgery

Phase 4
Recruiting
Led By Bruce Piatt, MD
Research Sponsored by Sanford Health
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 baseline, 2 weeks, and 6 weeks post-operatively
Awards & highlights
Drug Has Already Been Approved
Pivotal Trial
No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial will compare pain management with opioids versus non-opioids after knee surgery.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for adults aged 18-80 undergoing elective knee arthroscopy, like meniscectomy or loose body removal. It's not for those with a history of chronic opioid use, significant medical issues in the past year, pregnant/nursing women, or anyone unable to consent. People on certain blood thinners or with active ulcers are also excluded.
What is being tested?
The study compares pain management using opioids (Norco) versus non-opioids (Ibuprofen and Acetaminophen) after knee surgery. It aims to see if non-narcotics can match narcotics' pain relief and how patient characteristics influence post-surgery pain and medication effectiveness.
What are the potential side effects?
Possible side effects include gastrointestinal issues like bleeding or ulcers from Ibuprofen; liver damage from Acetaminophen; and addiction, drowsiness, constipation, nausea from Norco.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~baseline, 2 weeks, and 6 weeks post-operatively
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and baseline, 2 weeks, and 6 weeks post-operatively for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary study objectives
Change from Baseline Medication Use at 2 weeks
Pain
Secondary study objectives
Change from Baseline Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS) at 6 weeks
Change from Baseline Patient Reported Outcome Measurement Information System (PROMIS) at 6 weeks

Awards & Highlights

Drug Has Already Been Approved
The FDA has already approved this drug, and is just seeking more data.
Pivotal Trial
The final step before approval, pivotal trials feature drugs that have already shown basic safety & efficacy.
No Placebo-Only Group
All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.

Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Active Control
Group I: OpioidActive Control1 Intervention
Group II: Non-opioidActive Control2 Interventions

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Sanford HealthLead Sponsor
50 Previous Clinical Trials
66,803 Total Patients Enrolled
Bruce Piatt, MDPrincipal InvestigatorSanford Health
1 Previous Clinical Trials
1 Total Patients Enrolled

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