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New treatment option for Pain
Official title Patient Controlled Administration of Liquid Acetaminophen
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06498713
What this study is testing
What is Acetaminophen 650 mg Oral Tablet?
Acetaminophen 650 mg Oral Tablet is an investigational medicine, given as a pill taken by mouth, being studied as a potential treatment for pain.
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
- This is a proof of concept pilot study investigating the feasibility and acceptability of patient controlled oral medication administration, using the commonly used and low risk medication in the hospital, oral acetaminophen.
- Phase 1: an early, usually small safety study
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
- Participants
- Adult patients older than 18 years old admitted to SRC for total shoulder and reverse total shoulder arthroplasty Nurses
- The nurse who will administer acetaminophen to a study patient.
You likely can't join if
- Participants
- Pregnant patient
- Patients that cannot swallow pills or cannot take liquid (for example due to risk of aspiration)
- Emergency surgery
- Chronic pain
- On home opioids, any other pain modulating medications including benzodiazepine, Neurontin, ketamine.
See the full eligibility criteria
- Participants
- Adult patients older than 18 years old admitted to SRC for total shoulder and reverse total shoulder arthroplasty Nurses
- The nurse who will administer acetaminophen to a study patient.
- Participants
- Pregnant patient
- Patients that cannot swallow pills or cannot take liquid (for example due to risk of aspiration)
- Emergency surgery
- Chronic pain
- On home opioids, any other pain modulating medications including benzodiazepine, Neurontin, ketamine.
- Past medical or social history of substance abuse disorder, including ethanol misuse disorder, marijuana misuse disorder
- History of any psychiatric disorders including anxiety, depression, any cognitive dysfunction
- Any patients who cannot provide informed consents on their own (those who would need Legally Authorized Representatives (LARs) or surrogates)
- Liver dysfunction limiting amount of safe oral acetaminophen
- baseline hyperbilirubinemia (ex: chronic liver disease, Gilbert's)
- patients unable to take PO
- Patients with neurologic, neuromuscular, or movement disorders unable to drink from a cup. Nurses
- any nurse who is not involved in the direct care of a study patient, or who is not comfortable with setting up the PCA pump.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- New Haven, Connecticut, United States
Compensation & support
Compensation mentioned.
ClinicalTrials.gov doesn't provide a reliable structured field for payment or travel support - confirm details with the study team.
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This study's listing includes signals that participants may be compensated or receive a stipend. Amounts vary and are set by the study team - confirm the details with them.
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 New Haven, Connecticut, United States. 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.