Status:

COMPLETED

Efficacy and Safety of Intravenous Acetaminophen Over 48 Hrs for the Treatment of Post-op Pain After Gynecologic Surgery

Lead Sponsor:

Mallinckrodt

Conditions:

Postoperative Pain

Hysterectomy

Eligibility:

FEMALE

18-75 years

Phase:

PHASE3

Brief Summary

This study will be investigating the efficacy and safety administration of multiple doses of intravenous (IV) acetaminophen (IVAPAP) in the 48 hour period following Gynecologic Surgery.

Detailed Description

The research hypothesis is that IV Acetaminophen will provide greater reduction in pain intensity and greater pain relief for moderate and severe pain as compared to placebo in the 48 hours following ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Undergo gynecologic surgery using standard abdominal approach such as midline or Pfannenstiel incision
  • 18-75 years of age
  • Body Mass Index (BMI) between 19-45
  • American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) risk class of I, II, III
  • Not have received neuraxial (spinal or epidural) opioid analgesics prior to or during surgery
  • Moderate to Severe pain at rest

Exclusion

  • Requires any additional surgical procedures either related or unrelated to gynecologic surgery during same hospitalization
  • Procedures involving only minimal incisions such as laparotomy, laparoscopy, supraumbilical or Maylard incisions
  • Has know hypersensitivity to opioids, acetaminophen, or the excipients of IV acetaminophen
  • Known history of alcohol or drug abuse or misuse
  • Has impaired liver function Aspartate transaminase(AST), Alanine aminotransferase(ALT), bilirubin greater than or equal to 2 times upper limit of normal
  • Has significant medical disease(s), or conditions that may contraindicate participation in the study
  • Has participated in another clinical trial within 30 days of surgery

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

November 1 2006

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

September 1 2007

Estimated Enrollment :

331 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00399568

Start Date

November 1 2006

End Date

September 1 2007

Last Update

October 21 2016

Active Locations (27)

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University of Alabama (Anesthesiology)

Birmingham, Alabama, United States, 35249

2

Helen Keller Hospital

Sheffield, Alabama, United States, 35660

3

Arizona Research Center, Inc (JC Lincoln)

Phoenix, Arizona, United States, 85023

4

Arizona Research Center, Inc. (Arrowhead)

Phoenix, Arizona, United States, 85023