CompletedPhase 2

Ibuprofen Plus Acetaminophen Versus Oxycodone Alone After Hand Surgery

United States40 participantsStarted 2017-04-24

Plain-language summary

This study is about pain control and medication following outpatient soft-tissue hand surgery. We hope to learn if ibuprofen and acetaminophen will achieve similar pain relief and satisfaction when compared with oxycodone alone.

Who can participate

Age range

18 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 greater than 18 years * scheduled to undergo elective outpatient soft tissue hand surgery for one of the following procedures: Carpal tunnel release, Dupuytren contracture release, trigger digit release, ganglion cyst removal, de Quervain's release. * primary language is English or Spanish Exclusion Criteria: * any pre-existing condition requiring preoperative opiate analgesia, eg chronic pain syndrome * allergy to acetaminophen, ibuprofen, or oxycodone * renal impairment or liver disease either documented based on history or when preoperative creatinine, BUN, or liver function tests are outside the normal range provided by the lab * peptic ulcer disease or any history of gastrointestinal bleeding * coagulopathy documented on history, review of systems, or based on preoperative lab testing where PT, PTT, or INR are outside the normal range provided by the lab * pregnancy based on positive beta-HCG test which is performed on the day of the surgical procedure as is standard protocol

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

change in VAS pain scale

Timeframe: baseline, daily - up to 1 week postoperative

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03111186

SponsorUniversity of Southern California

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2019-05-01

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Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.