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Pharmacogenetics for Pain Management in Joint Replacement Patients

Phase 3
Conditions
Arthroplasty Complications
Interventions
Diagnostic Test: Pharmacogenomics Testing
Registration Number
NCT03772535
Lead Sponsor
Anderson Orthopaedic Research Institute
Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine the ability to use pharmacogenetic testing in a joint replacement practice to prescribe the most effective pain medicine for a specific patient.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
UNKNOWN
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
50
Inclusion Criteria
  • Primary total hip or total knee arthroplasty cases
Exclusion Criteria
  • History of narcotic dependence

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
CROSSOVER
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Pharmacogenomics Guided GroupPharmacogenomics TestingSubjects in this group will receive postoperative pain prescriptions based on the results of pharmacogenomic testing.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Genetic variants10 days postoperative

Percent of subject with genetic variants affecting pain medication

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
pain levels10 days postoperatively

0-10 subjective pain scale

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Anderson Orthopaedic Research Institute

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Alexandria, Virginia, United States

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