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A Prospective Assessment of Opioid Utilization Post-operatively in Sports Orthopaedic Surgeries
NCT03422211 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
There was a study titled "A prospective evaluation of opioid utilization after upper extremity surgical procedures: Identifying consumption patterns and determining prescribing guidelines" by Dr. Matzon and team from Thomas Jefferson University that came up with a simple set of opioid guidelines post-surgically. These guidelines are helping to guide surgeon's prescribing patterns and ideally limit the number of prescribed pain medicines. We plan to identify typical narcotic analgesic usage post sports orthopaedic surgery. We hope to identify the number of narcotic pain pills to prescribe to patients undergoing orthopaedic sports surgery in the future.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- OTHER Questionnaire
Study Locations (3)
Missouri
- Cardinal Glennon — St Louis
- Anheuser Busch Institute — St Louis
- SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis — St Louis
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 223 participants |
| Start Date | 2017-11-16 |
| Est. Completion | 2018-11-02 |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT03422211
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT03422211 describes a study currently listed as completed. It is categorized as an unspecified phase, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 223 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is St. Louis University, which has 35 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 8 conditions, with Opioid Use appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention — of which Questionnaire is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT03422211 reports 3 study locations spanning 1 distinct geographic area — top geographies include Missouri. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT03422211 about?
NCT03422211 is a clinical study titled "A Prospective Assessment of Opioid Utilization Post-operatively in Sports Orthopaedic Surgeries". There was a study titled "A prospective evaluation of opioid utilization after upper extremity surgical procedures: Identifying consumption patterns and determining prescribing guidelines" by Dr. Matzon and team from Thomas Jefferson University that came up with a simple set of opioid guidelines pos...
What is the current status of trial NCT03422211?
This trial is currently completed. The enrollment target is 223 participants. The study started on 2017-11-16. Estimated completion is 2018-11-02.
What conditions does trial NCT03422211 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Opioid Use, Postoperative Pain, Orthopedic Disorder, Narcotic Use, Opioids; Harmful Use. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03422211?
The interventions under investigation include: Questionnaire (OTHER). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03422211?
This trial is sponsored by St. Louis University, which has 35 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT03422211 being conducted?
This trial has 3 study locations across Missouri. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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