Study of a Multimodality Pain Management Protocol on Postoperative Neurosurgical Pain

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Conditions studied: Pain, Postoperative Pain, Surgical Pain, Neurosurgical Pain

In brief

High levels of postoperative pain are associated with an increased risk of lung and heart complications, are the most common reason for delayed discharge or for unexpected hospital admission after ambulatory surgery, and are responsible for prolonged recovery after inpatient surgery. Furthermore both neuropathic pain and post surgical pain inhibit weight gain and may have an impact on the patient's nutrition post operatively. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of a multimodality pain management protocol on postoperative neurosurgical pain.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT01693588

Run by

University of Florida

People needed

94

Starts

2012-10-01

Expected to finish

2013-08-01

Last updated by the study team

2014-01-14

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Postoperative neurosurgical patient treated at the University of Florida
• Primary language is English

You may not qualify if…

• Younger than 18 or older than 100 years of age
• Patients who are pregnant, wards of the state, prisoners, and patients who lack the ability to communicate their pain level

Where it is running

• University of Florida — Gainesville, Florida, United States

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