The Utilization of Opioid Medication Following ACL Reconstruction
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- oxycodone
- Conditions
- Pain, Postoperative
- Sponsor
- Rothman Institute Orthopaedics
- Enrollment
- 192
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Post-operative pain
- Last Updated
- 6 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of a post-operative opioid pain 18 management protocol for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR).
Investigators
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •All patients undergoing primary ACLR for ACL tear, including patients with concomitant 76 meniscectomy or meniscal repair.
Exclusion Criteria
- •Concomitant procedure other than meniscectomy or meniscal repair.
- •ACL revision
- •History of chronic pre-operative opioid use
- •History of substance abuse
- •Workmen's compensation claims
- •Pregnancy
Arms & Interventions
15 opioid tablets perscribed
For this treatment arm, patients will be given a prescription of 15 tablets of Oxycodone which they may take to alleviate post-operative pain
Intervention: oxycodone
25 opioid tablets perscribed
For this treatment arm, patients will be given a prescription of 15 tablets of Oxycodone which they may take to alleviate post-operative pain
Intervention: oxycodone
35 opioid tablets perscribed
For this treatment arm, patients will be given a prescription of 15 tablets of Oxycodone which they may take to alleviate post-operative pain
Intervention: oxycodone
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Post-operative pain
Time Frame: 14 days post-operative
Post-operative pain as reported by patients on a 0-10 VAS pain scale. 0 is no pain and 10 is worst pain imaginable