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Two Post-Operative Pain Protocols at Discharge for Orthopaedic Patients
Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital
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
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