Acetaminophen Randomized Controlled Trial
| Status: | Withdrawn |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Post-Surgical Pain |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Musculoskeletal |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 18 - 65 |
| Updated: | 7/27/2018 |
| Start Date: | February 16, 2017 |
| End Date: | March 19, 2018 |
Prospective Randomized Control Trial Assessing Effects of Pre-Operative Acetaminophen in Isolated Meniscectomy Patients
Patients that are to undergo isolated meniscectomy will be randomized to 2 cohorts: one will
take the FDA recommended dose of acetominophen (1000mg) 24hrs before surgery, one will be
given a similarly looking placebo pill. A multitude of post-op variables will be included,
mainly pain scores and morphine equivalent doses at different time points.
take the FDA recommended dose of acetominophen (1000mg) 24hrs before surgery, one will be
given a similarly looking placebo pill. A multitude of post-op variables will be included,
mainly pain scores and morphine equivalent doses at different time points.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- ASA Class I-II
- Patients scheduled for meniscectomy
Exclusion Criteria:
- Contraindication to acetaminophen (hypersensitivity, extensive alcohol history, liver
disease, actively breastfeeding)
- Legally incompetent or mentally impaired (e.g., minors, Alzheimer's subjects,
dementia, etc.)
- Younger than 18 years of age or older than 65
- Any patient considered a vulnerable subject
- Patients on pain medication prior to surgery
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