Patient-Driven Analgesic Protocol Selection for Post-Cesarean Pain Management

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Postoperative Pain

In brief

The ability to predict pain and then apply modified treatment protocols has been limited. Current practice is for physicians to select standard post-operative pain treatment protocols without patient consultation. This study hopes to determine if patient's involvement in analgesic drug/dosage selection can optimize pain relief while minimizing related side effects. This could result in a more patient-centered care model and individualized perioperative analgesic treatment protocols based on patient's preferences, needs and expectations.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT02605187

Run by

Stanford University

People needed

160

Starts

2015-11-01

Expected to finish

2017-05-22

Last updated by the study team

2018-10-16

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 50. Sex: female. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Women age 18-50
• Singleton gestation
• Not in active labor
• Scheduled for their 1st, 2nd, or 3rd elective Cesarean
• Cesarean deliveries under spinal or combined spinal epidural anesthesia (with no additional epidural doses administered)

You may not qualify if…

• History of chronic pain, anxiety, or depression
• Unable to understand the concept of Verbal Numerical Pain Scale at the time of informed consent
• Chronic consumption of opiates, antidepressants or anticonvulsants
• Intake of opioids, NSAIDS or acetaminophen 48hrs prior to the psychophysical test
• Preeclampsia (with any severe features)
• Diabetes (not controlled with diet and needing drugs)
• Preterm delivery (<35 weeks gestation)

Where it is running

• Lucille Packard Children's Hospital — Palo Alto, California, United States

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