The purpose of this study is to compare the efficacy and safety of oral opiate pain medication vs non-steroidal ant inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) in the treatment of postoperative rhinoplasty pain. This study will also evaluate potential contributing factors affecting the efficacy of these pain control methods. Patients will be randomized to receive either NSAIDs in the form of 400mg of Ibuprofen or Norco (hydrocodone 5mg- acetaminophen 325mg) to be used for post-operative pain. The study will then compare which is more effective in controlling post operative pain.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
70
20 tablets of Hydrocodone 5mg-Acetaminophen 325mg (Norco)
Ibuprofen 400mg for post-operative pain
NYU Langone Medical Center
New York, New York, United States
Average Pain Score
Pain scores are reported via Post-Operative Pain Management Survey. On a scale of 1-10, participants indicate how much pain they were in on their pain regiment. The higher the score, the worse the pain (1 = no pain, 10 = worst pain possible)
Time frame: Day 0
Average Pain Score
Pain scores are reported via Post-Operative Pain Management Survey. On a scale of 1-10, participants indicate how much pain they were in on their pain regiment. The higher the score, the worse the pain (1 = no pain, 10 = worst pain possible)
Time frame: Day 1
Average Pain Score
Pain scores are reported via Post-Operative Pain Management Survey. On a scale of 1-10, participants indicate how much pain they were in on their pain regiment. The higher the score, the worse the pain (1 = no pain, 10 = worst pain possible)
Time frame: Day 7
Average Post-Operative Day (POD) of Medication Cessation
Self-reported via Post-Operative Pain Management Survey
Time frame: Day 7
Number of Participants in NSAIDs Group Who Were Upgraded to Opiates Due to High Levels of Pain
Time frame: Day 7
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