CompletedPhase 4

Are NSAIDs Effective Enough for Postoperative Pain Control After Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery and Septoplasty

United States100 participantsStarted 2018-08-01

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to compare the level of pain control in patients receiving non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) to those receiving opioids in the postoperative period after endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS) and/or septoplasty.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * english speaking * candidates for endoscopic sinus surgery as determined by medical necessity by the treating rhinologist * scheduled for surgery at Texas Sinus Institute Exclusion Criteria: * allergy to either NSAIDs or opioids * contraindication to NSAIDs (ex. gastritis, chronic kidney disease) * surgical plan exceeding basic endoscopic sinus surgery * use of anticoagulation * the presence of any pain disorder * the current usage of any analgesic medication * history of opioid addiction * pregnancy * history of chronic pain or fibromyalgia * current daily use of NSAIDs, acetaminophen, opioids or other analgesics (pregabalin, tramadol, etc)

What they're measuring

Pain Score as Assessed by a 100mm Visual Analogue Scale (VAS)

Timeframe: 24 hours (day 1 after operation)

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03605914

SponsorThe University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2020-07-01

Results submitted2021-06-27

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