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Two Post-Operative Pain Protocols at Discharge for Orthopaedic Patients

United States100 participantsStarted 2025-10-06

Plain-language summary

This is a single-center, pilot randomized controlled trial designed to evaluate the feasibility of a definitive trial comparing opioid-free discharge prescriptions to usual care (which includes opioids) in patients undergoing major orthopaedic surgery. The main objective is to inform the design and feasibility of the definitive RCT.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion criteria

. Patients 18 years of age or older
. Underwent a major operative orthopaedic procedure

Exclusion criteria

. Contraindication for NSAIDs.
. Preoperative chronic opioid use (preoperative use of \>14 days and average of \>30 Morphine Milligram Equivalents per day).
. Active treatment for opioid use disorder.
. Previous or current illicit drug use.
. Major surgery for pathologic (cancer-related) condition.

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?

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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

Feasibility of patient enrollment and treatment allocation

Timeframe: From enrollment to the end of the follow-up phase at 6 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07265557

SponsorMassachusetts General Hospital

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-10-30

Contact for this trial

Arun Aneja, MD, PhD

617-726-6546 aaneja@mgh.harvard.edu

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