Pain medication needs in the first hours after elective surgery in the PACU
Official title: Factors Influencing Analgesic Consumption in the Early Postoperative Period: A Prospective Observational Study in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit
Run by Dr Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Ankara Oncology Training and Research Hospital · NCT07547618 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study will see which patient, surgery, and anesthesia factors are linked to how much pain medicine adults need immediately after elective surgery while in the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU).
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 254 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Dr Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Ankara Oncology Training and Research Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Ankara, Yenimahalle) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | April 5, 2026 |
| Main results expected | July 1, 2026 |
| Study ends | July 20, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | April 30, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07547618 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Adults aged 18 and older undergoing elective surgery who are admitted to the PACU and able to give informed consent are eligible.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients undergoing emergency surgery, those transferred directly to intensive care, pediatric patients, or anyone with a PACU stay under 30 minutes or unable to communicate are unlikely to benefit from participation.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This is a single-center, prospective observational study at a tertiary oncology hospital PACU enrolling adult patients after elective surgery. Researchers will record analgesic consumption in the early postoperative period alongside patient characteristics, surgical details, and anesthesia-related variables. No additional interventions will be performed and all perioperative care will follow routine clinical practice. The goal is to identify factors associated with higher or lower analgesic requirements to inform tailored pain management strategies.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the findings could help clinicians personalize early postoperative pain control to reduce pain, speed recovery, and lower complications related to inadequate analgesia.
How similar studies have gone: Previous observational studies have identified patient and procedure factors linked to postoperative analgesic use, but results vary by setting and population.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged 18 years and older * Undergoing elective surgical procedures * Admitted to the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) after surgery * Receiving general and/or regional anesthesia * Able to provide informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Patients younger than 18 years * Emergency surgical procedures * Patients transferred directly to the intensive care unit postoperatively * PACU stay shorter than 30 minutes * Patients unable to communicate or assess pain * Incomplete clinical records * Refusal to participate in the study
Where it's running
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Dr. Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Ankara Oncology Education and Research Hospital Clinic of Anesthesiology and Rea
Ankara, Yenimahalle, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Mustafa Kemal Şahin
- Email: mksahin@msn.com
- Phone: +905075800976
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.