RecruitingPhase 2

Celecoxib for ENT Pain Management

United States84 participantsStarted 2025-02-28

Plain-language summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to find out whether pain can be managed after an operation with celecoxib instead of oxycodone. The main question it aims to answer is if use of celecoxib plus Tylenol reduces the need for oxycodone. Researchers will compare the combination of celecoxib and Tylenol to a placebo to find out whether celecoxib works to manage pain. Participants will: * Take celecoxib, or a placebo, plus Tylenol with opioids as needed * Keep a diary of their pain between visits * Complete questionnaires

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Ability to understand and the willingness to sign a written informed consent document * Willing to comply with all study procedures and be available for the duration of the study * Ability to take oral medication * Undergoing superficial parotidectomy * Individuals at least 18 years of age * Adequate organ function as indicated by standard laboratory tests: hematology (complete blood count), clinical chemistry Exclusion Criteria: * History of NSAIDs contraindication (severe congestive heart failure, CABG within 14 days, arrhythmias, significant coronary artery disease, cardiomyopathy, severe hepatic impairment, history of peptic ulcer disease or GI bleeding, use of anticoagulation (other than prophylactic aspirin) * History of uncontrolled hypertension, cerebrovascular accident, sulfa allergy, allergy to celecoxib * Concurrent use of CYP2C9 potentiator/inhibitor * Use of investigational drugs, biologics, or devices within 30 days prior to randomization. * Individuals who are pregnant, lactating or planning on becoming pregnant during the study. * Not suitable for study participation due to other reasons at the discretion of the investigators.

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

Number of oxycodone pills taken

Timeframe: 7 days

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06505187

SponsorUniversity of Wisconsin, Madison

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-09

Contact for this trial

Hayley Mann, MD

480-272-4258 hmann3@wisc.edu

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