Can tylenol and advil replace opioids after sterilization surgery?
NCT ID NCT06434233
First seen Nov 12, 2025 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 36 times
Summary
This study compares pain control using only non-opioid drugs (acetaminophen and ibuprofen) versus including an opioid (oxycodone) after laparoscopic tubal sterilization. About 38 women undergoing the procedure will report their pain scores and satisfaction. The goal is to see if avoiding opioids still provides adequate pain relief.
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Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
RECRUITINGBaltimore, Maryland, 21224, United States
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What this could mean
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Active substance
Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen, and Oxycodone
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that non-opioid painkillers are enough for pain after tubal sterilization, reducing the need for opioid prescriptions.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-phase trial with only 38 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Pain is subjective, and some patients may still need opioids.
Conditions
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