Timing of pain prescriptions may ease recovery after day surgery

NCT ID NCT03205189

First seen Mar 02, 2026 · Last updated Jun 12, 2026 · Updated 18 times

Summary

This study looked at 200 adults having day surgery with general anesthesia to see if giving pain medication prescriptions before surgery (during the anesthesia check-up) reduces pain at home compared to giving the prescription after surgery. The main goal was to see how many people had moderate-to-severe pain (over 3 on a 0-10 scale) in the first 24 hours at home. The results could help improve how pain is managed after outpatient procedures.

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Locations

  • Rouen University Hospital

    Rouen, France

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