Nonopioid pain management after shoulder surgery

Traditional vs. Nonopioid Analgesia After Labral Surgery

PHASE2; PHASE3 · Henry Ford Health System · NCT03825809

This study tests whether a nonopioid pain management approach can help adults recovering from shoulder surgery feel less pain compared to the usual opioid treatment.

Quick facts

PhasePHASE2; PHASE3
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment100 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorHenry Ford Health System (other)
Locations1 site (Detroit, Michigan)
Trial IDNCT03825809 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This clinical trial compares postoperative pain control in patients undergoing rotator cuff repair by evaluating two treatment approaches: a nonopioid pain control regimen and a standard opioid pain control regimen. Adult patients over 18 years old who are scheduled for primary or revision labral surgery will be randomly assigned to one of the two groups. Pain levels will be assessed using a visual analog scale (VAS) and PROMIS metrics at various postoperative intervals. The study aims to determine the effectiveness of nonopioid analgesia in managing pain after surgery.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults over 18 scheduled for primary or revision labral surgery.

Not a fit: Patients with a history of narcotic use within the last 6 months or those with specific medical conditions may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide an effective nonopioid alternative for pain management, reducing reliance on narcotics post-surgery.

How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown promise in using nonopioid analgesics for pain management in similar surgical contexts, suggesting potential success for this approach.

Eligibility criteria

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Eligibility Criteria:

Inclusion Criteria:

* All adult patients over age 18 and scheduled for a primary or revision labral surgery

Exclusion Criteria:

* Exclusion criteria will include patients with a medical history of known allergies or intolerance to allergies or intolerance to Celebrex, Tylenol, Neurontin, dexamethasone, tramadol, substantial alcohol or drug abuse, and pregnancy, history of narcotics within 6 months of surgery, renal impairment, peptic ulcer disease, GI bleeding. Secondary exclusion criterion is an intact rotator cuff

Where this trial is running

Detroit, Michigan

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.

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Conditions: Narcotic Use

Last reviewed 2026-05-15 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.