Acetaminophen Given Per Os and Intravenous in Sinus Surgery

• Status: Unknown status
• Trial end date: 2020-03-01
• Target enrollment: 0
• Participant gender: All

Summary

The primary objective of this study is to investigate the Visual Analog Score (VAS) for pain within the post-operative setting and determine if there is a statistically significant difference between the VAS for PO or IV acetaminophen. It is expected that in doing so the investigators can produce the maximal amount of pain relief after surgery while making conscientious monetary decisions.

• Phase: Phase 3
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers?: No

Details

• Lead Sponsor: Luliu Fat; Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary
• Treatments: Acetaminophen

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

• Willingness to participate

• Undergoing FESS surgery at Massachusetts Eye and Ear (MEE)

• Over the age of 18 during time of surgery

• Weighing over 50kg

Exclusion Criteria:

• Severe hepatic impairment or active liver disease

• Known hypersensitivity to acetaminophen or to any excipients in the intravenous formulation

• chronic opioid use

• chronic pain

• alcohol or drug abuse