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Compares treatment options for Surgery
Official title Comparing Analgesic Regimen Effectiveness and Safety for Surgery (CARES) Trial
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05722002
What this study is testing
What is NSAID?
NSAID is an investigational medicine, given as a pill taken by mouth, being studied as a potential treatment for surgery.
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
- This trial is being completed to compare two commonly used options to treat pain after surgery. Participants that undergo gallbladder removal, hernia repair, and breast lump removal will be eligible to enroll.
- Phase 4: studies an already-approved treatment
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
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
You may be able to join if
- No significant analgesic medication use before surgery: For this study, significant analgesic medication use before surgery as use of prescriptions...
- One of three common low-risk surgical procedures: For this study, the three-common low-risk surgical procedures will include laparoscopic gallbladder...
You likely can't join if
- Anticipated other surgery within 6 months or anticipated life expectancy of less than 6 months
- Patients with contraindications to NSAID drugs in the NSAID arm, opioid drugs in the OPIOID arm, or acetaminophen will be excluded. There are...
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
- Detroit, Michigan, United States
- St Louis, Missouri, United States
- Camden, New Jersey, United States
- Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
- Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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 - 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 all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States; Detroit, Michigan, United States; St Louis, Missouri, United States; Camden, New Jersey, United States; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States and 1 more location(s). Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.