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NCT02521987 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Port Size and Post-Operative Pain Perception by Patients
A NA study of Pain, sponsored by Loyola University.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 35
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT02521987: Completed NA study of Pain, sponsored by Loyola University.
NCT02521987 is a NA study of Pain that has completed, run by Loyola University. The registered enrollment target is 35 participants, below the 304-participant average among 374 other Pain trials with a reported enrollment target (88% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT02521987, a NA study of Pain, has completed, sponsored by Loyola University.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 35 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine if there is a difference in pain perception by participants when the assistant port size varies by 50% (8 mm to 12 mm).
Primary Outcome
Measured with Visual Analog Scale (VAS) for pain at 1) baseline pain prior to the procedure in the pre-operatively holding area, 2) 4-6 hours post-operatively in the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU), 3) on post-operative day 1(POD1) and 4) once two weeks post operatively.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- PROCEDURE 8mm port
- PROCEDURE 12mm port
Study Locations (1)
Illinois
- Loyola University Medical Center - Maywood
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 35 participants |
| Start Date | 2015-08-01 |
| Est. Completion | 2017-11-16 |
| Phase | NA |
What the finished NCT02521987 record still lists
NCT02521987 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 35 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 304-participant average among 374 other Pain trials with a reported enrollment target (88% lower).
The record links to 1 condition, with Pain appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which 8mm port is the first listed.
NCT02521987 reports a single indexed study location in Illinois.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT02521987 about?
NCT02521987 is a clinical study titled "Port Size and Post-Operative Pain Perception by Patients". The purpose of this study is to determine if there is a difference in pain perception by participants when the assistant port size varies by 50% (8 mm to 12 mm).
What is the current status of trial NCT02521987?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 35 participants. The study started on 2015-08-01. Estimated completion is 2017-11-16.
What conditions does trial NCT02521987 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Pain.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT02521987?
The interventions under investigation include: 8mm port (PROCEDURE), 12mm port (PROCEDURE).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02521987?
This trial is sponsored by Loyola University, which has 92 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT02521987 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Illinois. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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