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A Randomized, Double-Blind, Multi-Center, Parallel-Group Study of Tapentadol Immediate Release (IR) Versus Oxycodone IR for the Treatment of Subjects With Acute Post-Operative Pain Following Elective Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
In Brief
A Phase 3 clinical trial evaluating Tapentadol IR and Oxycodone IR for Postoperative Pain. Completed, enrolled 382 participants.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate how tapentadol immediate release (IR) and oxycodone IR treat moderate to severe post-operative pain after elective arthroscopic shoulder surgery.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
First dose: one 50 mg capsule (a re-dose of 50 mg is permitted as soon as one hour after the first dose on Day 1, if needed) Subsequent doses: one or two capsules (50 mg or 100 mg) every 4 to 6 hours as needed
First dose: one 5 mg capsule (a re-dose of 5 mg is permitted as soon as one hour after the first dose on Day 1, if needed Subsequent doses: one or two capsules (5 mg or 10 mg) every 4 to 6 hours as needed