Study Comparing Non-Opioid and Opioid Pain Control After Minimally Invasive Tubal Sterilization in Adults

What this Trial Is About

This research aims to compare pain control methods after minimally invasive tubal sterilization procedures in women aged 18 and older. It evaluates whether a non-opioid pain management plan is as effective as the standard regimen that includes opioids. The goal is to see if pain can be managed without opioids, reducing the need for opioid prescriptions after laparoscopic salpingectomy. Participants are randomly assigned to one of two groups. One group receives the common post-operative pain treatment including acetaminophen, ibuprofen, and oxycodone as needed. The second group receives only acetaminophen and ibuprofen without an opioid prescription initially but may receive oxycodone if additional pain relief is needed. All patients are advised to use acetaminophen and ibuprofen regularly for the first 72 hours after surgery. During the study, participants report their pain levels on post-operative days 1 and 7. Researchers also assess satisfaction with pain relief and mobility, total narcotic use, side effects related to opioids, and any additional pain medication requests or unplanned medical care within 30 days after surgery. The study monitors these outcomes to understand the effectiveness and safety of non-opioid pain control compared to opioid use after surgery.

Opioid Use After Laparoscopic Salpingectomy