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NCT00892606 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 4
Methadone Versus Morphine for Orthopedic Surgery Patients
A Phase 4 study of Pain, Postoperative and Fracture, sponsored by University of Louisville.
- Completed
- Registry status
- Phase 4
- Development phase
- 75
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT00892606: Completed Phase 4 study of Pain, Postoperative and Fracture, sponsored by University of Louisville.
NCT00892606 is a Phase 4 study of Pain, Postoperative and Fracture that has completed, run by University of Louisville. The registered enrollment target is 75 participants, below the 272-participant average among 113 other Pain, Postoperative trials with a reported enrollment target (72% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT00892606, a Phase 4 study of Pain, Postoperative and Fracture, has completed, sponsored by University of Louisville.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- Phase 4
- Development phase
- 75 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
The investigators propose to compare analgesia by methadone and ketamine with a combination of morphine and ketamine in orthopedic surgery patients with moderate to severe pain. The investigators hypothesize that when given with ketamine before surgical incision, methadone is more effective than morphine in reducing postoperative morphine consumption and reducing pain during movement.
Primary Outcome
The amount of opioid required for postoperative pain relief
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- DRUG Methadone
- DRUG Morphine
Study Locations (1)
Kentucky
- University of Louisville Hospital - Louisville
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 75 participants |
| Start Date | 2009-01 |
| Est. Completion | 2013-12 |
| Phase | Phase 4 |
What the finished NCT00892606 record still lists
NCT00892606 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 75 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 272-participant average among 113 other Pain, Postoperative trials with a reported enrollment target (72% lower).
The record links to 2 conditions, with Pain, Postoperative appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which Methadone is the first listed.
NCT00892606 reports a single indexed study location in Kentucky.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT00892606 about?
NCT00892606 is a clinical study titled "Methadone Versus Morphine for Orthopedic Surgery Patients". The investigators propose to compare analgesia by methadone and ketamine with a combination of morphine and ketamine in orthopedic surgery patients with moderate to severe pain. The investigators hypothesize that when given with ketamine before surgical incision, methadone is more effective than mor...
What is the current status of trial NCT00892606?
This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 4 study. The enrollment target is 75 participants. The study started on 2009-01. Estimated completion is 2013-12.
What conditions does trial NCT00892606 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Pain, Postoperative, Fracture.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00892606?
The interventions under investigation include: Methadone (DRUG), Morphine (DRUG).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00892606?
This trial is sponsored by University of Louisville, which has 217 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT00892606 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Kentucky. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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