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Can a 5-Pill opioid prescription match a 30-Pill one after hip surgery?

NCT ID NCT04094701

Disease control Sponsor: Rush University Medical Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 13, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether giving far fewer opioid pills after hip arthroscopy, combined with gabapentin and extra-strength Tylenol, can control pain as well as the standard 30-pill opioid prescription. About 170 adults undergoing their first hip arthroscopy will be randomly assigned to either the reduced or standard regimen. The study tracks pain scores, how many opioids are actually taken, and whether unused pills are properly disposed of.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
A reduced opioid regimen combining hydrocodone-acetaminophen (Norco), gabapentin, and extra-strength acetaminophen (Tylenol)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could point to a safer way to manage post-surgical pain with fewer opioid pills, potentially reducing the risk of opioid dependence.
What could go wrong
The trial is relatively small and early, and pain relief might be less effective with fewer opioids, leading to higher pain scores or the need for additional medication.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

About 170 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Oct 2020

Expected to finish

Mar 2028

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

18 to 80 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adult patients age 18-80 years * English speaking * Opioid naive patient (defined as not taking opioid pills within 6 weeks prior to surgery), confirmed by checking the Illinois Prescription monitoring program * Primary hip arthroscopy * Written and informed consent for study participation Exclusion Criteria: * Minors (\<18 years of age) * Opioid tolerant patients * Revision surgery * Prior infections of the operative joint * History of active malignancy within the past 5 years * Chronic pain conditions including low back pain, chronic pain syndrome, fibromyalgia * History of alcohol or other substance use disorder * Other disease states including rheumatologic conditions, diabetes mellitus, hypo/hyperthyroidism, depression, anxiety * Grade IV chondral defects

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Femoracetabular Impingement opioid abuse Pain Rotator Cuff Injuries

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Femoral acetabular impingement Labral tear, glenoid Opioid use Pain

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Rush University Medical Center

    RECRUITING

    Chicago, Illinois, 60612, United States

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