Randomized Trial of Narcotic vs Non-Narcotic Pain Modulation After Labrum Repair
Postoperative Pain, Acute, Opioid Use, Labral Tear, Glenoid
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Postoperative Pain, Acute focused on measuring Labrum repair, opioid consumption, postoperative pain
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Patients between the ages of 15 - 25 years old Patients with a diagnosis of a labrum tear who will undergo surgical intervention Exclusion Criteria: Patients under the age of 14 years old Patients age 26 years or older Patients with a nonoperative diagnosis of a labrum tear Patients who elect not to undergo surgical treatment Patients who are on opioid medications preoperatively
Sites / Locations
- Cooper University Hospital
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Active Comparator
Experimental
Control - Narcotic Prescription
Experimental - Non-narcotic only
Oxycodone 5 mg 1 tablet every 6 hours PRN Tylenol 1000 mg every 8 hours Ibuprofen 600 mg every 6 hours as needed for pain
This group will not be sent home with an oxycodone prescription. They will be sent home with the following prescriptions. If this does not manage their pain, they will call the resident on call who will reach out to the PI. The PI will then electronically send in a prescription of oxycodone to their pharmacy if required. The PI or operating surgeon (co-investigators) will be available 24/7 to do this. They will be sent home with these two prescriptions: Tylenol 1000 mg every 8 hours Ibuprofen 600 mg every 6 hours as needed for pain