Opioid vs non-opioid pain relief after knee arthroscopy
Treatments studied
Part of Injuries & trauma, Pain clinical trials.
This study compares opioid pain medicine with non-opioid pain medicine after arthroscopic (keyhole) knee surgery. It aims to see which approach controls pain well while keeping side effects and risks lower.
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Who can take part
- Be age 18 to 80
- Plan to have elective knee arthroscopy (meniscus trim, cartilage smoothing, or removing loose tissue)
- Not have used opioids long-term or have chronic pain that needs regular pain medicines
- Do not have opioid or related medicine allergies or prior bad reactions to hydrocodone, acetaminophen, or ibuprofen
- Not be pregnant or breastfeeding; able and willing to sign consent and follow the study rules
- Not have substance abuse issues, alcoholism, or be dealing with active infection symptoms at enrollment
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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