Opioid Prescribing Practices in Laparoscopic Surgery

Opioid Prescribing Practices in Laparoscopic Gynecologic Surgery

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Opioid Use Postoperative Pain
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo. Healthy Volunteers Welcome You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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At a Glance
Age
18 – 80
Sex
Female
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Treatment
Participants needed
12 (estimated)
Sponsor
University of Tennessee · Other
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for women aged 18 to 80 who are having a planned laparoscopic hysterectomy. Participants will compare different ways of prescribing pain medication after surgery to see if fewer pills can be used.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

You may be able to join if

  • I am a woman aged 18 to 80
  • I am scheduled for a laparoscopic hysterectomy
  • I will have the surgery as a day procedure

You may not be able to join if

  • I am undergoing a non-laparoscopic surgery
  • I have a history of opioid use disorder
  • I currently have opioid use disorder

Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.

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About This Trial

The purpose of this study is to compare opioid prescribing practices by either routine provider prescribing practices, or with the use of a calculator, i.e., the Opioid Calculator, published by the University of Michigan (www.opioidcalculator.org), with the intent of decreasing the number of pills.

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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Women aged 18 to 80 * Undergoing planned laparoscopic hysterectomy as a day surgery procedure Exclusion Criteria: * Women aged 18 to 80 * Undergoing a non-laparoscopic unplanned surgical procedure * Patients with a history of opioid use disorder or current opioid use disorde…
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