The aim of this study is to determine feasibility of a randomized controlled trial and estimates of efficacy for pain control of a scheduled pain regimen versus an as needed pain regimen for participants undergoing same day surgery procedures.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
90
See described earlier
Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
Fayetteville, North Carolina, United States
RECRUITINGFeasibility of trial
To measure feasibility of the study, the following data will be collected: 1. Number of participants eligible for the study 2. Number of participants contacted about the study 3. Number of participants consented 4. Number of participants being at least 80% adherent to medication protocol 5. Number of drop-outs in the study and reason for drop out 6. Number of Adverse Events reported to study personnel. For all non-consented participants, only counts will be included (e.g., 5 participants who refused to consent), no identifying or private information will be collected.
Time frame: 2 weeks
Estimate of effect size pain control
Daily diary of pain (10 point scale)
Time frame: 2 weeks
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