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Ambulatory Gynecologic Surgery: Finding the Optimal Postoperative Opioid Prescription
In Brief
A Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen 600 mg, and 1 other intervention for Surgery. Completed, enrolled 120 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
Currently there is a nationwide epidemic in opioid abuse and overdose deaths. While the opioid epidemic is multi-factorial one major source of excess opioids may be over-prescribing in the post-operative period. There is wide variation in the prescribing practices for post-operative pain control and there is no standard of care for pain control after minor laparoscopic surgery in general or after gynecologic laparoscopy. There is also evidence to show that on average half of the opioids prescribed are unused by the patient. The aim of the study is to evaluate two opioid prescription regimens.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
50 tablets of acetaminophen 500mg (1-2 tablets every 6 hours as needed)
25 tablets ibuprofen 600mg (1tablet every 6 hours as needed)
The number of tablets of oxycodone prescribed is the only difference between the two arms.