Multimodal Analgesic Regimen for Postoperative Pain
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This study examines whether patients undergoing total hip replacement surgery can manage their pain effectively while using fewer opioid pain medications. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups. The first group will receive the standard postoperative pain medication regimen, with all prescriptions sent directly to their pharmacy as usual. The second group will receive the same medications, but their opioid prescription will only be provided as a printed copy rather than being sent directly to the pharmacy, requiring them to choose whether to fill it. All participants will keep a pain journal and complete questionnaires about their medication intake over the first 21 days post-op as well as there function and wellbeing at follow up visits over 3 months. The goal is to determine whether this approach reduces opioid use while still adequately controlling pain after hip replacement surgery.
Who Is on the Research Team?
Michael Charters, MD
Principal Investigator
Henry Ford Health System
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for adults having total hip replacement surgery. Participants must be able to keep a pain journal and attend follow-up visits. People who can't safely take the study medications or have conditions that would interfere with participation are excluded.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Opioid-Reduced Multimodal Analgesic Regimen with Printed Prescription
- Standard Multimodal Analgesic Regimen with Opioid Prescription
Trial Overview
The study compares two ways of prescribing opioid painkillers after hip replacement: one group gets their prescription sent directly to the pharmacy, while the other receives a printed prescription they can choose to fill. Both groups use standard pain control methods.
How Is the Trial Designed?
2
Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Participants receive the standard postoperative multimodal pain regimen following primary total hip arthroplasty. Opioid prescriptions (Tramadol) are printed and given to the patient rather than sent directly to the pharmacy, requiring the patient to drive to the pharmacy if they choose to fill them. Participants complete a postoperative pain journal, mediation logs, respond to phone/text check-ins, and complete PROMIS, HOOS Jr., and Harris Hip Score questionnaires at follow-up visits postoperatively.
Participants receive the standard postoperative multimodal pain regimen following primary total hip arthroplasty. All prescriptions, including opioids, are sent directly to the patient's pharmacy per usual care. Participants complete a postoperative pain journal, medication log, respond to phone/text check-ins regarding pain scores, and complete PROMIS, HOOS Jr., and Harris Hip Score questionnaires at follow-up visits postoperatively.
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Henry Ford Health System
Lead Sponsor
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