NSAID vs. Narcotics

This will be a single-center, prospective observational study. The study will compare post-operative pain scores and narcotic consumption between two groups of patients - one cohort will receive ibuprofen (Motrin) and Percocet (to be used as needed) while the other cohort will receive only Percocet. Both pain management options are considered to be standard of care.

The primary objective of the study is to compare patients' reported pain and narcotic use following meniscectomy, and determine if NSAIDs can provide adequate pain relief.

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Key information

Conditions

Multimodal Analgesia Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

New York University School of Medicine

New York, 10016, United States

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Must be at least 18 years of age
ASA class I-II
Patients scheduled for meniscectomy

Exclusion criteria

Contraindication to ibuprofen or oxycodone/acetaminophen (e.g. hypersensitivity, history of GI or bleeding disorder)
Legally incompetent or mentally impaired (e.g. minors, Alzheimer's subjects, dementia, etc.)
Younger than 18 years of age or older than 65
Any patient considered a vulnerable subject
Patients on pain medication prior to surgery

Treatment and study plan

Ibuprofen 600 mg

Drug

Ibuprofen 600 mg to be taken every 8 hours (TID) as needed (PRN

standard oxycodone/acetaminophen

Drug

Other names: Percocet

Primary outcomes

Visual analogue scale (VAS) score

Time frame: 4 Hours

Scale consisting of a drawn line from 0 to 100 - you will be asked to mark where you believe your pain is (100 being worse pain).
Pain Verbal Rating Scale

Time frame: 4 Hours

Verbal rating scale, consisting of 4 points (0 = no pain, 1 = mild, 2 = moderate, and 3 = severe).

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

NYU Langone Health

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Registry information

Official study title

Multimodal Analgesia With NSAID vs. Narcotics Alone for Post-operative Meniscectomy: A Prospective Observational Study

Important dates

Study start: 2016
Primary completion: 2017
Study completion: 2017
First posted: Sep 26, 2016
Registry last updated: May 8, 2017

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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