Comparing Analgesic Regimen Effectiveness and Safety for Surgery (CARES) Trial
Status:
Recruiting
Trial end date:
2024-10-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
This trial is being completed to compare two commonly used options to treat pain after
surgery. Participants that undergo gallbladder removal, hernia repair, and breast lump
removal will be eligible to enroll. Eligible participants will be randomized to 1 of 2 groups
of medications (Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDS) plus acetaminophen or low dose
opioids plus acetaminophen).
It is anticipated that the NSAID group will have superior clinical outcomes and fewer side
effects when compared to the opioid group.