Ended Therapeutic use (Phase IV) Postoperative pain relief after knee arthroscopy

Perioperative oral analgesia versus intravenous analgesia for knee arthroscopy, a randomized, double-blinded, non-inferiority trial. OVIKA-trial - S68618

EU CTIS ID: 2024-510789-17-00

What this study is testing

Evaluating the analgesic effect of oral versus intravenous analgesics postoperative

  • Therapeutic use (Phase IV)

A plain-language read of the study's public EU CTIS listing. The study team confirms the details.

Who can take part

You may be able to join if

  • Minor knee surgery under general anaesthesia, including arthroscopic meniscectomy and synovectomy, diagnostic arthroscopy, meniscus repair and arthroscopic lavage.
  • >=18 years of age
  • ASA 1-3 suitable for ambulatory surgery
  • >= 50 kg
  • Voluntary written informed consent of the participant
  • Dutch speaking

You likely can't join if

  • History of liver diseases, renal insufficiency, epilepsy, allergy to paracetamol or ibuprofen
  • Any disorder which, in the Investigator's opinion, might jeopardize the participant's safety or compliance with the protocol
  • Any prior or concomitant treatment(s) that might jeopardize the participant's safety or that would compromise the integrity of the Trial.
  • Participation in an interventional Trial with an investigational medicinal product (IMP) or device.
  • A contraindication for the use of paracetamol or ibuprofen
  • Non-compliance of the patient
See the full eligibility criteria
Who can join
  • Minor knee surgery under general anaesthesia, including arthroscopic meniscectomy and synovectomy, diagnostic arthroscopy, meniscus repair and arthroscopic lavage.
  • >=18 years of age
  • ASA 1-3 suitable for ambulatory surgery
  • >= 50 kg
  • Voluntary written informed consent of the participant
  • Dutch speaking
What rules you out
  • History of liver diseases, renal insufficiency, epilepsy, allergy to paracetamol or ibuprofen
  • Any disorder which, in the Investigator's opinion, might jeopardize the participant's safety or compliance with the protocol
  • Any prior or concomitant treatment(s) that might jeopardize the participant's safety or that would compromise the integrity of the Trial.
  • Participation in an interventional Trial with an investigational medicinal product (IMP) or device.
  • A contraindication for the use of paracetamol or ibuprofen
  • Non-compliance of the patient
  • postive urine pregnancy test in women of childbearing potential

The study team makes the final eligibility decision.

Questions & answers

Do participants get paid in this trial?

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Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?

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How long does this study last?

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Who can join this trial?

This study is enrolling all sexes, 65+ years, 18-64 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.

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