RecruitingPhase 4

The Effect of Multimodal Pain Regimen on Use of Narcotics After Rotator Cuff Tear Repair

United States130 participantsStarted 2025-07-21

Plain-language summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to understand which group of pain control medications work best in adults after rotator cuff surgery.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults with rotator cuff tears who have failed conservative therapy and are now undergoing arthroscopic rotator cuff repair. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients without capacity to consent for the study * Patients not able to have local nerve block * Patients who underwent previous shoulder surgery on the same side, kindling revision rotator cuff repair * Patients who are unable to record and verbalize their pain level due to altered mental status * Patients who are unable to tolerate any of the medications included in the multimodal pain regimen or standard pain regimen due to severe allergies or inability to consume medication * Patients with history of previously diagnosed alcohol or drug abuse, renal impairment, peptic ulcer disease, and gastrointestinal bleeding * Patients who are pregnant

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

Post-operative narcotics usage

Timeframe: Post-operative day 7

Pain Score using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS)

Timeframe: Post-operative day 7

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07076069

SponsorMontefiore Medical Center

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2028-06

Contact for this trial

Ferdinand Chan, M.D.

718-920-2060 fchan@montefiore.org

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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.