๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-08-11

Hip Arthroscopy Postoperative Opioid Demands (NCT04094701)

Randomized Control Trial Evaluating Postoperative Opioid Demands Following Hip Arthroscopy

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic ๐Ÿ“‹ Clinical Research Protocol Sponsor: Rush University Medical Center

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

This study will be a prospective, single-blinded, randomized controlled trial (RCT), investigating the influence of the number of opioid pills prescribed following primary hip arthroscopy. All patients who sign the consent form will be enrolled in the suited and randomized to one of the two treatment arms. The intervention group will receive 5 Norco pills, gabapentin (30 mg, once daily for 10 days following surgery), and Tylenol (1000 mg, three times daily for 10 days following surgery) while the control will receive the standard at our practice of 30 Norco pills.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Rush University Medical Center โ€” Chicago, Illinois

Age range: 18 Years to 80 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

  • Control Group Regimen (OTHER)
  • Opioid reduced regimen (OTHER)

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

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Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • Rush University Medical Center โ€” Chicago, Illinois

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (312) 563-5735

Email: carla_edwards@rush.edu

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

๐Ÿ’ฐ 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 ยง 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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๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
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