The Opioid Analgesic Reduction Study (OARS) —a comparison of opioid vs. non-opioid combination analgesics for management of post-surgical pain: a double-blind randomized clinical trial
DiscussionThe proposed methods address the shortcomings of other analgesic studies. Although prior studies have tested short-term effects of single doses of pain medications, patients and their dentists are interested in managing pain for the entire post-operative period, not just the first 12 h. After surgery, patients expect to be able to perform normal daily functions without feeling nauseous or dizzy and they desire a restful sleep at night. Parents of young people are concerned with the risks of opioid use and misuse, related either to treatments received or to subsequent use of l eftover pills. Upon successful com...
Source: Trials - February 17, 2022 Category: Research Source Type: clinical trials
Effect of Gabapentin on Postoperative Opioid Analgesic Use and Pain in Adolescents Undergoing Tonsillectomy
Condition: Pain, Postoperative Interventions: Drug: Gabapentin; Drug: hydrocodone, acetaminophen and ibuprofen Sponsor: Albany Medical College Terminated (Source: ClinicalTrials.gov)
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov - August 27, 2021 Category: Research Source Type: clinical trials
