Painkiller study hopes to speed up hospital discharge after surgery
NCT ID NCT02832687
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether giving patients IV acetaminophen (a pain and fever reducer) every 4 hours after gallbladder surgery helps them recover faster and leave the hospital sooner. The trial planned to enroll 88 adults but was terminated early, so the results are limited. The researchers measured pain, nausea, and other factors to see if the drug improved readiness for discharge.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
acetaminophen (also known as Ofirmev)
What this could lead to
If it worked, this could point toward a way to help patients leave the hospital sooner after surgery by reducing pain and nausea.
What could go wrong
The study was terminated early, so we don't have clear results. It was also a small pilot study, so any findings would need much more testing.
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Locations
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New Jersey Medical School
Newark, New Jersey, 07103, United States
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New York Methodist Hospital
Brooklyn, New York, 11215, United States
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University Hospital
Newark, New Jersey, 07103, United States