Opioid-Free pain relief after surgery: just as good?

NCT ID NCT04976387

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Loma Linda University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looked at how satisfied patients were with their pain control after outpatient ear, nose, and throat (ENT) procedures. Researchers compared those who received opioid pain medication to those who received non-opioid alternatives. 160 adults participated, and the main goal was to see if non-opioid options could provide similar satisfaction. The findings could help reduce unnecessary opioid prescriptions.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: opioid and non-opioid pain medications
What this could lead to: If successful, this could show that non-opioid pain relief is just as satisfying for patients, potentially reducing opioid use after common surgeries.
What could go wrong: This is a completed, small study (160 people) focused on patient perception, not on measuring actual pain relief or long-term outcomes. Results may not apply to all surgeries or patient groups.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

agnosia pain agnosia Pain, Postoperative Patient Satisfaction

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ANALGESIA PATIENT SATISFACTION POSTOPERATIVE PAIN

Contacts and locations

Locations

Loma Linda University Health System

Loma Linda, California, 92354, United States

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