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Duloxetine for Perioperative Pain in Hip Arthroplasty: A RCT
Led by University of Miami · Updated on 2026-03-18
64
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
91 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
The primary objective of this study is to compare total narcotic intake standardized via milligram morphine equivalents between duloxetine and placebo cohorts after a total hip arthroplasty.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Duloxetine for Perioperative Pain in Hip Arthroplasty: A RCT
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Patients over 18 years of age
- Patients undergoing primary total hip arthroplasty
- Ambulatory patient prior to fracture
- Subjects must be capable of providing informed consent
- English or Spanish speaking
You will not qualify if you...
- Previous hemiarthroplasty or total hip arthroplasty on the same hip
- History of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome in the same leg
- History of demyelinating disorder or neurologic deficit affecting pain tolerance or sensation
- Acute or chronic hip infection in the same leg
- Pregnant or breastfeeding
- Open fracture
- Polytrauma
- Intravenous drug or drug users within 6 months before surgery
- Liver failure diagnosed clinically or with abnormal blood clotting tests
- Use of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors, monoamine oxidase inhibitors, or tricyclic antidepressants
- Severe kidney problems such as a glomerular filtration rate less than 30
- Moderate to severe depression diagnosed by a clinician
- Taking cytochrome P450 1A2 or 1A6 inhibitors for the duration of five half-lives
- History of uncontrolled narrow angle glaucoma
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
University of Miami
Miami, Florida, United States, 33136
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Research Team
V
Victor Hernandez, MD
CONTACT
N
Natalia Cruz, MD
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
DOUBLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Number of Arms
2
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