At a glance
ClinicalIndex Comparison Record- ✓English speaking
- ✓Candidates for endoscopic sinus surgery as determined by medical necessity by the treating rhinologist
- ✓Scheduled for surgery at Texas Sinus Institute
- ✕Allergy to NSAIDs or opioids
- ✕Contraindication to NSAIDs (e.g., gastritis, chronic kidney disease)
- ✕Surgical plan exceeding basic endoscopic sinus surgery
- ✕Use of anticoagulation
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Are NSAIDs Effective Enough for Postoperative Pain Control After Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery and Septoplasty
In Brief
A Phase 4 clinical trial evaluating diclofenac and Norco for Pain Control After Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery and Septoplasty. Completed, enrolled 100 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of this study is to compare the level of pain control in patients receiving non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) to those receiving opioids in the postoperative period after endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS) and/or septoplasty.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
The non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used in this study is diclofenac.
The opioid used in this study is Norco. Norco is a combination medication that contains both an opioid pain reliever (hydrocodone) and a non-opioid pain reliever (acetaminophen).