Which painkiller mix works best after vasectomy?
NCT ID NCT07824258
First seen Sep 17, 2026 · Last updated Sep 18, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
Researchers are testing four ways to manage pain after vasectomy: acetaminophen alone, acetaminophen plus an NSAID like ibuprofen, and combinations that add the opioid oxycodone. The trial enrolls 200 men who are having a vasectomy and have no kidney, liver, chronic pain, or drug abuse history. The goal is to see which mix eases pain best and whether NSAIDs increase the risk of hematoma, a collection of blood under the skin.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- acetaminophen, ibuprofen, and oxycodone, tested alone and in combination
- What this could lead to
- If one combination works better, it could give men a clearer plan for managing pain after vasectomy and reduce unnecessary opioid use.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-phase trial with 200 men, so results may not apply to everyone. Opioids carry risks of dependence, and NSAIDs may raise bleeding risk in some patients.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Phase 1
The first testing in people. Mainly checks safety and dose, usually in a small group.
- Participants
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About 200 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Sep 2026
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2035
An estimate. End dates often move.
- 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.
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18 to 65 years
- Sex
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Male participants only
- 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: \- Consent for vasectomy Exclusion Criteria: * History of kidney or liver disease * History of chronic pain condition * History of drug abuse
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How to take part
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The places running it
2 sites. The list below names each one and where it is.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Columbia University Medical Center/ New York Presbyterian Hospital
RECRUITINGNew York, New York, 10032, United States
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New York-Presbyterian The One
RECRUITINGWhite Plains, New York, 10604, United States
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