The Effect of Patient Education on Opioid Consumption

Prospective, randomized clinical trial investigating the use of patient education on post-operative narcotic consumption

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Key information

Conditions

Rotator Cuff Injury Rotator Cuff Injuries Rupture Shoulder Injuries Tendon Injuries Wounds and Injuries

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

Over the age of 18
clinically indicated for an arthroscopic rotator cuff repair

Exclusion criteria

Patients with irreparable rotator cuff tears
allergic or sensitivity to the study medication
history of gastrointestinal issues
any evidence of glenohumeral arthritis
inability to consent

Treatment and study plan

Formal education regarding opioid usage

Other

Participannts watched a 2 minute video and were given educational materials

Primary outcomes

Opioid Usage

Time frame: 3 months

count of total narcotic pills not taken by patients

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Rothman Institute Orthopaedics

Other

Registry information

Important dates

Study start: 2015
Primary completion: 2016
Study completion: 2016
First posted: Apr 10, 2017
Registry last updated: Apr 10, 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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