Effects of Intravenous Acetaminophen in Patients Undergoing Thoracoscopic Surgery (NCT03051932) | Clinical Trial Compass
WithdrawnNot Applicable
Effects of Intravenous Acetaminophen in Patients Undergoing Thoracoscopic Surgery
Stopped: Not funded
0Started 2018-06-01
Plain-language summary
This is a single-center, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. A total of 100 patients, 50 per treatment arm, undergoing minimally invasive thoracic surgery will be randomized 1:1 across 2 treatment arms: Ofiramev® (acetaminophen) injection 1,000 mg (100 mL) plus patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) and 100 mL placebo plus PCA.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 99 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Age 18-99 years
* Undergo minimally invasive thoracic surgery at UTMB
* Weight \> 50 kg
* Written informed consent obtained from subject
Exclusion Criteria:
* Hepatic dysfunction
* Renal dysfunction
* Chronic alcohol consumption
* Acetaminophen sensitivity
* Opioid tolerance
* History of chronic pain
* Vulnerable populations including pregnant and prisoners
* Extension into an extrathoracic compartment (i.e. minimally invasive esophagectomy), or concomitant chest wall resection
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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The amount of postoperative narcotic used.
Timeframe: Within 7 days of surgery
Trial details
NCT IDNCT03051932
SponsorThe University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston