Hospital patients may soon control their own pain meds

NCT ID NCT06498713

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Yale University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This pilot study tests if patients recovering from shoulder surgery can safely and effectively give themselves liquid acetaminophen (Tylenol) using a pump, instead of waiting for a nurse to bring pills. About 24 adults will be enrolled, and researchers will measure how many agree to join, how many stick with the liquid method, and what nurses think. The goal is to see if patient-controlled oral medication is practical in a hospital setting.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: acetaminophen (Tylenol)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could give patients more control over their pain medication in the hospital, potentially improving satisfaction and convenience.
What could go wrong: This is a very small, early-phase study with only 24 participants, so results may not apply widely. The focus is on feasibility, not effectiveness or safety.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

agnosia Pain Pain, Postoperative

As listed by the trial registrant

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

PAIN PAIN, POSTOPERATIVE

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Contact

Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

Locations

Yale New Haven Hospital at St. Raphael's Campus
RECRUITING

New Haven, Connecticut, 06520, United States

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