Acetaminophen vs placebo for pain after abdominal surgery
Treatments studied
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests whether acetaminophen (a common pain reliever) works better than a placebo (a sugar pill) for pain after abdominal surgery. If you join, you will receive either the study drug or a placebo to help understand the best way to manage pain.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You are having non-emergency abdominal surgery that will last at least 2 hours.
- You are in generally good health (classified as ASA I, II, or III).
- You will have general anesthesia and stay in the hospital for at least 2 days after surgery.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding, and do not have a chronic pain condition or nerve damage.
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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