Etoricoxib for Postoperative Pain After Thyroid Surgery (NCT00935116) | Clinical Trial Compass
UnknownPhase 4
Etoricoxib for Postoperative Pain After Thyroid Surgery
70 participantsStarted 2009-07
Plain-language summary
The purpose of the study is evaluate the analgesic efficacy and safety profile of the Cox-2 specific analgesic Etoricoxib (arcoxia®) when administrated pre and postoperatively for controlling pain in adult patients undergoing thyroid surgery. Patients will be followed up in the immediate postoperative period, during the first postoperative (POD) day and in POD 2, 3 and 7. It is expected that with the addition of Etoricoxib, patients will experience less pain during the overall postoperative period and also a better quality of recovery when compared with the traditional analgesic regimen.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 75 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* age \>18 and \<70 years
* body weight within normal ranges
* ability to understand the use of pain assessment scales and the PCA device
Exclusion Criteria:
* known allergy to any of the drugs utilized
* contraindication to opioid and non-opioid analgesic drugs
* a history of bleeding disorders, peptic ulceration or anticoagulant use within the last month
* pregnant or breast-feeding patients
* history of known or suspected drug abuse or patients who had taken NSAIDs within 24 h prior to surgery
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Maximum pain scores during postoperative period
Timeframe: every 6 hours, 24hours,48hours,72hours.