Trial Outcomes & Findings for STandard Versus No Opioid Prescription After Prolapse and Anti-INcontinence Surgery Trial (NCT NCT04491617)

NCT ID: NCT04491617

Last Updated: 2025-01-24

Results Overview

The proportion of patients satisfied with postoperative pain control will be reported. Patient satisfaction with pain control was assessed with a 5-point Likert scale at the postoperative visit ("Overall, how satisfied were you with your postoperative pain medication?" \[ranked 1- Very Dissatisfied to 5- Very Satisfied\] and those who ranked their satisfaction level as a 4 or 5 were considered satisfied.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

NA

Target enrollment

129 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

6-weeks

Results posted on

2025-01-24

Participant Flow

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Standard Opioid Protocol (Control)
Standard postoperative medications (opioids and non-opioids) are prescribed upon discharge after surgery Standard opioid prescribing: Patients are routinely prescribed opioid medications in addition to non-opioids.
Restrictive Opioid Protocol (Intervention)
Only non-opioid analgesics (i.e. ibuprofen and acetaminophen) are prescribed upon discharge after surgery. Patients are allowed to request an opioid prescription if they so desire Restrictive opioid prescribing: Patients are prescribed non-opioid pain medications, and will be prescribed opioids only if they request them.
Overall Study
STARTED
64
65
Overall Study
COMPLETED
64
63
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
0
2

Reasons for withdrawal

Withdrawal data not reported

Baseline Characteristics

STandard Versus No Opioid Prescription After Prolapse and Anti-INcontinence Surgery Trial

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Standard Opioid Protocol (Control)
n=64 Participants
Standard postoperative medications (opioids and non-opioids) are prescribed upon discharge after surgery Standard opioid prescribing: Patients are routinely prescribed opioid medications in addition to non-opioids.
Restrictive Opioid Protocol (Intervention)
n=63 Participants
Only non-opioid analgesics (i.e. ibuprofen and acetaminophen) are prescribed upon discharge after surgery. Patients are allowed to request an opioid prescription if they so desire Restrictive opioid prescribing: Patients are prescribed non-opioid pain medications, and will be prescribed opioids only if they request them.
Total
n=127 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Categorical
<=18 years
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
45 Participants
n=5 Participants
47 Participants
n=7 Participants
92 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Categorical
>=65 years
19 Participants
n=5 Participants
16 Participants
n=7 Participants
35 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Continuous
56.7 years
n=5 Participants
55.9 years
n=7 Participants
56.3 years
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
64 Participants
n=5 Participants
63 Participants
n=7 Participants
127 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
5 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
5 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
59 Participants
n=5 Participants
63 Participants
n=7 Participants
122 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
64 participants
n=5 Participants
63 participants
n=7 Participants
127 participants
n=5 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 6-weeks

The proportion of patients satisfied with postoperative pain control will be reported. Patient satisfaction with pain control was assessed with a 5-point Likert scale at the postoperative visit ("Overall, how satisfied were you with your postoperative pain medication?" \[ranked 1- Very Dissatisfied to 5- Very Satisfied\] and those who ranked their satisfaction level as a 4 or 5 were considered satisfied.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Standard Opioid Protocol (Control)
n=64 Participants
Standard postoperative medications (opioids and non-opioids) are prescribed upon discharge after surgery Standard opioid prescribing: Patients are routinely prescribed opioid medications in addition to non-opioids.
Restrictive Opioid Protocol (Intervention)
n=63 Participants
Only non-opioid analgesics (i.e. ibuprofen and acetaminophen) are prescribed upon discharge after surgery. Patients are allowed to request an opioid prescription if they so desire Restrictive opioid prescribing: Patients are prescribed non-opioid pain medications, and will be prescribed opioids only if they request them.
Percentage of Patients Satisfied With Pain Control at 6 Week Postoperative Visit
59 Participants
58 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 1-week

Patients will be asked to report their pain level for the first 7 days postoperatively. Pain levels will be assessed using questions 1, 2 and 4 from the Modified Surgical Pain Scales (SPS), which measures pain at rest, during normal activities and quantifies unpleasantness of worst pain using an 11-point numeric rating score, with 0 representing 'No pain sensation' and 10 representing 'Most intense pain imaginable'. Higher scores indicate a greater amount of pain. REDCap or paper surveys will be used.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Standard Opioid Protocol (Control)
n=64 Participants
Standard postoperative medications (opioids and non-opioids) are prescribed upon discharge after surgery Standard opioid prescribing: Patients are routinely prescribed opioid medications in addition to non-opioids.
Restrictive Opioid Protocol (Intervention)
n=65 Participants
Only non-opioid analgesics (i.e. ibuprofen and acetaminophen) are prescribed upon discharge after surgery. Patients are allowed to request an opioid prescription if they so desire Restrictive opioid prescribing: Patients are prescribed non-opioid pain medications, and will be prescribed opioids only if they request them.
Pain Level Scores During First Postoperative Week
Day 5
3 score on a scale
Interval 2.0 to 6.0
3 score on a scale
Interval 2.0 to 6.0
Pain Level Scores During First Postoperative Week
Day 6
3 score on a scale
Interval 1.0 to 5.0
3 score on a scale
Interval 1.0 to 4.0
Pain Level Scores During First Postoperative Week
Day 7
2 score on a scale
Interval 1.0 to 4.0
2 score on a scale
Interval 1.0 to 4.0
Pain Level Scores During First Postoperative Week
Day 1
7 score on a scale
Interval 4.0 to 8.0
6 score on a scale
Interval 3.0 to 8.0
Pain Level Scores During First Postoperative Week
Day 2
6 score on a scale
Interval 3.0 to 8.0
5 score on a scale
Interval 3.0 to 8.0
Pain Level Scores During First Postoperative Week
Day 3
5 score on a scale
Interval 3.0 to 7.0
4 score on a scale
Interval 2.0 to 7.0
Pain Level Scores During First Postoperative Week
Day 4
4 score on a scale
Interval 2.0 to 6.0
4 score on a scale
Interval 2.0 to 6.0

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 1-week

Participants will be asked to log opioid and non-opioid medication in number of tablets used during the first postoperative week with either REDCap or paper surveys. The opioid usage by study arm was reported in mean morphine equivalents (MMEs).

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Standard Opioid Protocol (Control)
n=64 Participants
Standard postoperative medications (opioids and non-opioids) are prescribed upon discharge after surgery Standard opioid prescribing: Patients are routinely prescribed opioid medications in addition to non-opioids.
Restrictive Opioid Protocol (Intervention)
n=65 Participants
Only non-opioid analgesics (i.e. ibuprofen and acetaminophen) are prescribed upon discharge after surgery. Patients are allowed to request an opioid prescription if they so desire Restrictive opioid prescribing: Patients are prescribed non-opioid pain medications, and will be prescribed opioids only if they request them.
Opioid Usage in the First Postoperative Week
0 MMEs
Interval 0.0 to 15.0
0 MMEs
Interval 0.0 to 8.0

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 6-weeks

Investigators will track the number of participants who requested a new opioid prescription or opioid refill during the 6 week postoperative period.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Standard Opioid Protocol (Control)
n=64 Participants
Standard postoperative medications (opioids and non-opioids) are prescribed upon discharge after surgery Standard opioid prescribing: Patients are routinely prescribed opioid medications in addition to non-opioids.
Restrictive Opioid Protocol (Intervention)
n=30 Participants
Only non-opioid analgesics (i.e. ibuprofen and acetaminophen) are prescribed upon discharge after surgery. Patients are allowed to request an opioid prescription if they so desire Restrictive opioid prescribing: Patients are prescribed non-opioid pain medications, and will be prescribed opioids only if they request them.
Number of Participants Who Requested a New Opioid Prescription or Opioid Refill
6 Participants
2 Participants

Adverse Events

Standard Opioid Protocol (Control)

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Restrictive Opioid Protocol (Intervention)

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Other adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Additional Information

Cecile Ferrando, M.D.

Cleveland Clinic

Phone: 216-444-0642

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place