CompletedNot Applicable

Post Operative Analgesia and Patient Satisfaction

United States160 participantsStarted 2021-07-02

Plain-language summary

To understand how patients perceive the quality of care they receive when given different post-operative analgesic medications. Specifically the investigators want to assess whether patients who receive non-opioid analgesia following surgery endorse appropriate quality and satisfaction with their care compared to those who receive opioid medication.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 89 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients between the ages of 18 and 89 years of age * Patients undergoing the following outpatient procedures: * total or partial thyroidectomy * parathyroidectomy * parotidectomy * submandibular gland excision * neck mass excision * facial mass excision * MOHS defect repair * excision of cutaneous lesions * Other surgeries may qualify and will be assessed on a case by case basis. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients under 18 years old or older than 89 years old * Those allergic to Hydrocodone, Acetaminophen, or NSAIDS * Patients who are pregnant * Patients with chronic medical conditions including hepatic/renal disease that precludes their ability to utilize the study medications.

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

Patient satisfaction with post operative pain control

Timeframe: First clinic visit after surgery (7 days)

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04976387

SponsorLoma Linda University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2023-05-11

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