Opioids Versus Non-Opioids Postoperative After Knee Arthroscopic Surgery (NCT03858231)
The Effects of Combination Therapy of Opioids Versus Non-Opioids on Postoperative Pain Management After Knee Arthroscopic Surgery: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Study
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The purpose of this study is to look at pain management with opioids versus non-opioids after knee arthroscopy. This study will determine 1) whether the most commonly used non-narcotic medications provide pain relief comparable with the most commonly prescribed narcotic medications in patients undergoing arthroscopic knee surgery, and 2) whether patients' characteristics (gender, pre-operative knee symptoms, workers compensation status and employment status) affect pain level following surgery or medication usage.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Sanford Health — Fargo, North Dakota
Age range: 18 Years to 80 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- Sanford Health — Fargo, North Dakota
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (701) 417-6292
Email: amy.tuchscherer@sanfordhealth.org
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.