Acetaminophen: Pill vs. IV for spine surgery
Treatments studied
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This trial compares taking acetaminophen (Tylenol) as a pill versus through an IV to manage pain after lower back fusion surgery. The goal is to see which method works better and is more convenient.
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Who can take part
- You are scheduled for open lumbar laminectomy and fusion surgery on 1 to 3 vertebrae.
- You can swallow pills.
- You do not have any medical reason to avoid acetaminophen (Tylenol).
- Your surgery is planned in advance, not an emergency.
- You are not pregnant.
- You do not have chronic pain from a cause other than your back surgery.
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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