Status:

UNKNOWN

A Comparison of IV Versus PO Acetaminophen Postoperatively for Opioid Consumption After Cesarean Section

Lead Sponsor:

Main Line Health

Collaborating Sponsors:

Sharpe-Strumia Research Foundation

Conditions:

Postoperative Pain

Cesarean Section

Eligibility:

FEMALE

18+ years

Phase:

PHASE4

Brief Summary

This randomized controlled study will compare narcotic consumption between two groups: patients that receive a perioperative dose of IV acetaminophen versus patients that receive a perioperative dose ...

Detailed Description

"Enhanced recovery" is an alternate management protocol described by a multi-modal, evidence based approach to peri-operative care, with the goal of accelerating recovery and return to normal activity...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Women age 18 or older
  • Scheduled to undergo a cesarean section

Exclusion

  • Existing diagnosis of chronic pain
  • Need to undergo a vertical skin incision
  • Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST) \> 50, alanine aminotransferase (ALT) \> 70
  • Platelets below 80,000 on admission
  • Need to undergo general anesthesia
  • Tubal ligation at time of Cesarean section
  • Prior or known allergy to any of the medications being utilized in this study

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

August 22 2019

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

June 23 2020

Estimated Enrollment :

130 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04290208

Start Date

August 22 2019

End Date

June 23 2020

Last Update

February 28 2020

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Lankenau Medical Center

Wynnewood, Pennsylvania, United States, 19096