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RECRUITING
NCT07265557
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Two Post-Operative Pain Protocols at Discharge for Orthopaedic Patients

Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital

View on ClinicalTrials.gov

Summary

This is a single-center, pilot randomized controlled trial designed to evaluate the feasibility of a definitive trial comparing opioid-free discharge prescriptions to usual care (which includes opioids) in patients undergoing major orthopaedic surgery. The main objective is to inform the design and feasibility of the definitive RCT.

Official title: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Two Post-Operative Pain Protocols at Discharge for Orthopaedic Patients: A Pilot Study

Key Details

Gender

All

Age Range

18 Years - Any

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Enrollment

100

Start Date

2025-10-06

Completion Date

2026-05-31

Last Updated

2026-01-22

Healthy Volunteers

No

Interventions

OTHER

Discharge pain medication prescription

The patients in this pilot RCT will either receive a discharge prescription with or without opioids. The specific non-opioid medication (e.g., ibuprofen, paracetamol, ketorolac) determined by the treating physician. The dosage of the prescription including opioids is also determined by the treating physician.

Locations (1)

Mass

Boston, Massachusetts, United States