Which painkiller works best after a nose job? new study has answers.
NCT ID NCT03584152
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at 159 adults who had nose surgery (rhinoplasty) to see which pain medicine worked better for the first 5 days after surgery. One group took a combination of acetaminophen and hydrocodone, while the other took acetaminophen and ibuprofen. Participants rated their pain on a scale of 0 to 100 before and after each dose. The goal was to find which option provided better pain control with fewer side effects.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Phase 2
Tests whether the treatment actually works, and watches for side effects, in a larger group.
- Participants
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159 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Aug 2019
- Finished
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Jul 2025
- Lead sponsor
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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
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Minimum age of 18 years * Able to speak and understand english. * Undergoing rhinoplasty for cosmetic purposes * Undergoing rhinoplasty for treatment of nasal obstruction Exclusion Criteria: * Less than 18 years of age * Cannot speak and understand english * Patients who have undergone nasal surgery in the past * Patients not undergoing nasal surgery * Women will be excluded if they are either pregnant or lactating as this population does not undergo nasal surgery at our center. * Patients with any known allergies to the class of pain medications used in the study. Please note: Any person interested in this clinical trial should contact the Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery clinic at (650) 736 - 3223 to schedule a consultation with Dr. Sam P. Most to assess their eligibility for the trial. Please note, enrolling in the clinical trial will not entitle the participant to a waiver of charges associated with undergoing nasal surgery.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Clinic
Stanford, California, 94305, United States
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