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Opioids Versus Non-Opioids Postoperative After Knee Arthroscopic Surgery
NCT03858231 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
The purpose of this study is to look at pain management with opioids versus non-opioids after knee arthroscopy. This study will determine 1) whether the most commonly used non-narcotic medications provide pain relief comparable with the most commonly prescribed narcotic medications in patients undergoing arthroscopic knee surgery, and 2) whether patients' characteristics (gender, pre-operative knee symptoms, workers compensation status and employment status) affect pain level following surgery or medication usage.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- DRUG Ibuprofen 600 mg
- DRUG Norco 5Mg-325Mg Tablet
- DRUG Acetaminophen 325Mg Tab
Study Locations (1)
North Dakota
- Sanford Health — Fargo
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 148 participants |
| Start Date | 2018-10-29 |
| Est. Completion | 2028-01 |
| Phase | Phase 4 |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT03858231
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT03858231 describes a study currently listed as recruiting. It is categorized as Phase 4, 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 148 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Sanford Health, which has 78 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 3 conditions, with Pain, Postoperative appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 3 interventions — of which Ibuprofen 600 mg 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: NCT03858231 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area — top geographies include North Dakota. 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 NCT03858231 about?
NCT03858231 is a clinical study titled "Opioids Versus Non-Opioids Postoperative After Knee Arthroscopic Surgery". The purpose of this study is to look at pain management with opioids versus non-opioids after knee arthroscopy. This study will determine 1) whether the most commonly used non-narcotic medications provide pain relief comparable with the most commonly prescribed narcotic medications in patients under...
What is the current status of trial NCT03858231?
This trial is currently recruiting. It is a Phase 4 study. The enrollment target is 148 participants. The study started on 2018-10-29. Estimated completion is 2028-01.
What conditions does trial NCT03858231 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Pain, Postoperative, Opioid Use, Knee Injuries. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03858231?
The interventions under investigation include: Ibuprofen 600 mg (DRUG), Norco 5Mg-325Mg Tablet (DRUG), Acetaminophen 325Mg Tab (DRUG). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03858231?
This trial is sponsored by Sanford Health, which has 78 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT03858231 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across North Dakota. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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