Clinical Pharmacist-Led Perioperative Pain Management in Orthopedic Surgery: An Effectiveness Eva… (NCT07688486) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Clinical Pharmacist-Led Perioperative Pain Management in Orthopedic Surgery: An Effectiveness Evaluation
600 participantsStarted 2026-07-30
Plain-language summary
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a clinical pharmacist-led perioperative pain management model in orthopedic surgery. It is a randomized controlled trial involving patients undergoing major orthopedic procedures. Participants will be assigned to either a standard care group or an intervention group receiving comprehensive pharmaceutical care, including preoperative medication reconciliation, intraoperative monitoring, and postoperative analgesic optimization. The primary outcome is the incidence of moderate-to-severe postoperative pain. Secondary outcomes include opioid consumption, adverse drug reactions, and patient satisfaction. This study seeks to establish an evidence-based protocol for optimizing pain management in orthopedic settings.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 99 Years
Sex
ALL
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nclusion Criteria ： Patients scheduled for elective orthopedic surgery (e.g., total hip/knee arthroplasty, fracture fixation).
Age ≥ 18 years. American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status I-III. Able to understand and communicate pain intensity (e.g., use VAS score). Willing to provide informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria Emergency surgery or trauma patients unable to communicate. History of chronic opioid use or substance abuse. Severe cognitive impairment or psychiatric disorders preventing cooperation. Known allergy or contraindication to study medications (analgesics). Pregnant or breastfeeding women. Participation in other clinical trials that may interfere with this study.
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
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Pain Intensity Score (Visual Analog Scale, VAS)
Timeframe: Up to 72 hours post-operation
Trial details
NCT IDNCT07688486
SponsorThe Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine