NAC vs Placebo on Opioid Use for Hysterectomy (NCT06039566)
A Trial Evaluating the Impact of N-acetylcysteine on Opioid Use in Patients Undergoing a Hysterectomy Procedure
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
This study will enroll females who are ages 18 and older undergoing a laparoscopic or robotic, partial or full hysterectomy. Participants will be randomized to receive IV n-acetylcysteine or placebo during the first 60 minutes of their procedure. At various time points after the procedure patients will be asked to report their pain scores, and any pain medication taken.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Medical University of South Carolina — Charleston, South Carolina
Age range: 18 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)
- Medical University of South Carolina — Charleston, South Carolina
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (843) 792-1869
Email: nitchie@musc.edu
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.