Opioid use after surgery: standard vs smart pump
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This trial compares two ways to give pain medicine through an IV pump after surgery. It tests if a smart pump that adjusts the dose based on feedback works better than a standard pump that delivers a steady, fixed dose. This might help patients use less opioid pain medicine.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old
- You are scheduled for elective (planned) surgery on your chest, belly, spine, bones, or skull, using either small incisions (minimally invasive) or open surgery
- You are generally healthy or have mild to moderate health issues (classified as ASA 1, 2, or 3)
- You do not have an allergy to the pain medicines used in the pump
- You do not have a chronic (long-term) pain condition
- You do not have a serious mental health condition or severe heart, brain, kidney, or liver problems
Quick eligibility check
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