Timing of pain prescriptions may affect Post-Surgery comfort
NCT ID NCT03205189
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at 200 adults having day surgery with general anesthesia. One group received their pain medication prescription before surgery, the other after. Researchers tracked how many people had moderate-to-severe pain at home within 24 hours. The goal was to see if giving the prescription earlier improves pain control.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could show that giving pain medication prescriptions before surgery helps patients manage pain better at home.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed trial focused on timing of prescriptions, not a new drug or treatment. Results may not apply to all surgeries or patients.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Rouen University Hospital
Rouen, France
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