Pain pill options after pelvic surgery
Part of Pain, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This trial compares two different amounts of opioid pain pills after surgery for women with pelvic floor problems. The goal is to see if a lower dose still provides good pain relief and keeps patients satisfied.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman 18 or older
- You are scheduled for pelvic or vaginal surgery
- You can follow study instructions and attend follow-up visits
- You are enrolled in DEERS (military health system)
- You are willing to take either the standard or a lower dose of opioid pain medicine
- You have no history of opioid abuse and are not allergic to acetaminophen or NSAIDs
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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