Comparing the Efficacy of Oral Opioids for Outpatient Acute Pain Management After ED Discharge Discharge
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2014-11-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
There will be 3 randomized, double-blinded clinical trials to help determine which of
commonly prescribed oral opioid combination is most effective in managing acute extremity
pain after discharge from the adult emergency department. The first trial compares
hydrocodone 5mg / acetaminophen 500mg to codeine 30mg/acetaminophen 300mg. The second trial
compares oxycodone 5mg/acetaminophen 325mg to codeine 30mg/acetaminophen 300mg. The third
trial compares oxycodone 5mg/acetaminophen 325 mg to hydrocodone 5mg/acetaminophen 325 mg.