IV versus oral acetaminophen after hip-fracture surgery
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This trial compares giving acetaminophen (Tylenol) through a vein versus by mouth after hip-fracture surgery. It may help find which method works better for pain control and recovery in adults.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are age 60 or older.
- Before your fracture, you could walk without another person physically helping you.
- Your hip-fracture surgery is planned during a hospital stay (as an inpatient).
- Your hip fracture is not caused by cancer (not a “neoplastic” hip fracture).
- You can safely take medicines by mouth if assigned (no serious swallowing problems/dysphagia) and you can communicate in English.
- You do not have very severe liver or kidney problems, and you are not allergic to acetaminophen (Tylenol).
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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