Pill or IV? study seeks best way to give painkiller after back surgery
NCT ID NCT07203079
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 23 times
Summary
This study looks at whether taking acetaminophen (Tylenol) by mouth or through an IV works better for pain after lower back fusion surgery. About 180 adults having 1-3 level lumbar fusion will be randomly assigned to one of the two methods for 48 hours after surgery. Researchers will measure pain scores, how long patients stay in the hospital, and how much other pain medicine they need.
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Stanford University
Stanford, California, 94305, United States
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