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NCT02700451 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Post-op Acetaminophen vs NSAID Use on Lumbar Spinal Fusion Outcomes
A NA study, sponsored by Hospital for Special Surgery, New York.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 178
- Enrollment target
NCT02700451: Completed NA study, sponsored by Hospital for Special Surgery, New York.
NCT02700451 is a NA study that has completed, run by Hospital for Special Surgery, New York. The registered enrollment target is 178 participants, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (87% lower). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT02700451, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by Hospital for Special Surgery, New York.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 178 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
Patients undergoing spine surgery often have considerable pain post-operatively and frequently require opioid medication (Percocet, Norco, oxycodone, morphine, etc.) to control their pain postoperatively. The widespread use of opioids, however, is associated with a number of side effects. These include: sedation, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, constipation, dizziness and itching amongst others. Some investigators have suggested that anti-inflammatory medications (the same class of medicines as advil, ibuprofen, etc.) and acetaminophen (Tylenol) can reduce the total dose of opioid required postoperatively and, as a result, lower opioid-related side effects. The purpose of this study is to test this hypothesis and determine if postoperative anti-inflammatory medications and postoperative acetaminophen can reduce the amount of opioid required to control pain following surgery. A secondary goal of this study is to examine if the change in pain medication will lead to decreased overall pain levels, decreased opioid-related side effects and improved function \[quicker ambulation with physical therapy (PT), earlier return to work, etc.\].
Primary Outcome
Measure the impact of treatment on total opioid use during the hospital stay
Interventions
- DRUG Placebo
- DRUG Acetaminophen
- DRUG Ketorolac
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 178 participants |
| Start Date | 2016-03 |
| Est. Completion | 2023-03 |
| Phase | NA |
What the finished NCT02700451 record still lists
NCT02700451 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registered 178 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (87% lower).
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 3 interventions - of which Placebo is the first listed.
NCT02700451 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT02700451 about?
NCT02700451 is a clinical study titled "Post-op Acetaminophen vs NSAID Use on Lumbar Spinal Fusion Outcomes". Patients undergoing spine surgery often have considerable pain post-operatively and frequently require opioid medication (Percocet, Norco, oxycodone, morphine, etc.) to control their pain postoperatively. The widespread use of opioids, however, is associated with a number of side effects. These incl...
What is the current status of trial NCT02700451?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 178 participants. The study started on 2016-03. Estimated completion is 2023-03.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT02700451?
The interventions under investigation include: Placebo (DRUG), Acetaminophen (DRUG), Ketorolac (DRUG).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02700451?
This trial is sponsored by Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, which has 194 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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How this trial's enrollment target compares
Where NCT02700451's enrollment target sits among peer trials
178 604th of 2000 higher than 1,397 of 2,000 other NA trials
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08
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