Study Summary
This trial will test whether getting prescriptions for pain meds is better than taking them OTC.
Eligible Conditions
- Surgery
- Acute Pain
Treatment Effectiveness
Effectiveness Progress
Study Objectives
5 Primary · 8 Secondary · Reporting Duration: 12-16 days following surgery discharge
Day 16
Delayed acetaminophen and NSAID use as reported at 12-16 days after discharge from surgery
Delayed magnesium use days as reported at 12-16 days after discharge from surgery
Patient-reported consumption of opioid pills as reported at 12-16 days after discharge from surgery
Day 3
Maximal consumption of acetaminophen and NSAIDs within 3 days after discharge from surgery
Medication side effects within 3 days following surgery discharge
Pain intensity at site of surgery 3 days following surgery discharge
Pain intensity at site of surgery as reported at 12-16 days following surgery discharge
Patient satisfaction with pain treatment within 3 days following surgery discharge
Patient use of NSAIDS within 3 days after discharge from surgery
Patient use of acetaminophen and NSAID with opioid within 3 days after discharge from surgery
Patient use of acetaminophen within 3 days after discharge from surgery
Patient use of magnesium within 3 days after discharge from surgery
Patient-reported consumption of opioid pills within 3 days after discharge from surgery
Day 16
Opioid disposal
Trial Safety
Safety Progress
Trial Design
2 Treatment Groups
Prescription Group for acetaminophen, NSAIDs, and magnesium
1 of 2
Over the Counter Group
1 of 2
Active Control
250 Total Participants · 2 Treatment Groups
Primary Treatment: Prescription Group for acetaminophen, NSAIDs, and magnesium · No Placebo Group · N/A
Prescription Group for acetaminophen, NSAIDs, and magnesium
Other
ActiveComparator Group · 1 Intervention: Prescription by surgical team · Intervention Types: OtherOver the Counter Group
Other
ActiveComparator Group · 1 Intervention: Recommendation by surgical team · Intervention Types: OtherTrial Logistics
Trial Timeline
Screening: ~3 weeks
Treatment: Varies
Reporting: 12-16 days following surgery discharge
Who is running the clinical trial?
University of MichiganLead Sponsor
1,645 Previous Clinical Trials
6,417,573 Total Patients Enrolled
2 Trials studying Acute Pain
60 Patients Enrolled for Acute Pain
Mark Bicket, MDPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity of Michigan
1 Previous Clinical Trials
499 Total Patients Enrolled
Eligibility Criteria
Age 18+ · All Participants · 1 Total Inclusion Criteria
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