Clinical trial for Opioid Use
Official title Opioid Use After Laparoscopic Salpingectomy
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06434233
What this study is testing
What is Acetaminophen?
An investigational oral medication being studied as part of a non‑opioid pain control regimen after minimally invasive tubal sterilization.
Also referred to as Tylenol.
Plain-language explanation of the investigational treatment. It is being studied and is not an approved or proven therapy. The study team can confirm the details.
- What it's testing
- The study wants to see if a pain‑control plan that avoids opioids can give similar relief to a plan that uses opioids after minimally invasive tubal sterilization.
- Who it's for
- Women who are having a laparoscopic salpingectomy (tubal sterilization) surgery.
- What's involved
- Participants will receive counseling, non‑opioid medications, and follow‑up visits to report their pain levels. They will not be given opioid prescriptions.
- Time commitment
- The study lasts from the day of surgery through a few weeks afterward, with several follow‑up visits to track pain and recovery.
- Phase 4: studies an already-approved treatment
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older, women only. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Individuals with a fallopian tube (unilateral and/or bilateral)
- Age 18 years old and above
- Undergoing minimally invasive (laparoscopic or robotic) unilateral or bilateral salpingectomy or other tubal sterilization procedure as the primary...
- Benign indications for salpingectomy/tubal sterilization
- Agreeing to participate
You likely can't join if
- Chronic pain syndromes patients including fibromyalgia
- Patients currently on long-term (i.e. for more than three months) opioid use
- Conversion to laparotomy
- Allergy or other contraindication to the prescribed medications such as acetaminophen or oxycodone
- Salpingectomy that occurs in conjunction with a major Gyn surgery (i.e. hysterectomy, etc)
- Salpingectomy performed for treatment of ectopic pregnancy
See the full eligibility criteria
- Individuals with a fallopian tube (unilateral and/or bilateral)
- Age 18 years old and above
- Undergoing minimally invasive (laparoscopic or robotic) unilateral or bilateral salpingectomy or other tubal sterilization procedure as the primary procedure
- Benign indications for salpingectomy/tubal sterilization
- Agreeing to participate
- Chronic pain syndromes patients including fibromyalgia
- Patients currently on long-term (i.e. for more than three months) opioid use
- Conversion to laparotomy
- Allergy or other contraindication to the prescribed medications such as acetaminophen or oxycodone
- Salpingectomy that occurs in conjunction with a major Gyn surgery (i.e. hysterectomy, etc)
- Salpingectomy performed for treatment of ectopic pregnancy
- Patients with a history of gastritis and/or GI bleeding
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part, but confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling female, 18 years and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Baltimore, Maryland, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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