Hip Arthroscopy Postoperative Opioid Demands Study

This study is looking at different ways to manage pain after hip arthroscopy (a surgery to repair hip joint problems). It compares two pain management plans: one with a standard amount of Norco (hydrocodone-acetaminophen) pills, and another with fewer Norco pills combined with Tylenol (acetaminophen) and Gabapentin. The goal is to see if the reduced opioid plan can manage pain effectively while using fewer opioid medications. You might be able to join if you are between 18 and 80 years old, speak English, haven't taken opioid pills recently, and are having your first hip arthroscopy. The study will measure your pain scores at 1, 3, and 6 months after surgery to see which plan works best. The current status of this study is unclear.

Study design
This is a single-blinded, randomized controlled trial, meaning you won't know which pain management plan you receive. About 170 participants are planned for this study.
What's involved
You will be randomized to one of two pain management plans after your hip arthroscopy. Follow-up appointments will take place at 1, 3, 6, and 12 months after your surgery.
Compensation
Not stated in the trial record.
Follow-up
Participants will be followed for 12 months after surgery.

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NCT04094701

Hip Arthroscopy Postoperative Opioid Demands

Recruiting
NAAges 18–80InterventionalTreatment
Rush University Medical Center
~170 participants
Updated 2026-08-13 on ClinicalTrials.gov
What's tested:Control Group RegimenOpioid reduced regimen

At a glance

Recruiting sites
1 of 1 listed site is recruiting right now
RecruitingSuspended, closed, or not yet open
What they're measuring
Pain Score
Measured over 1 month postoperatively
+6 more outcomes measured
Opioid Use
Pain
Femoral Acetabular Impingement
Labral Tear, Glenoid

NCT04094701

Where you'd take part

This study runs at 1 site. They're the same protocol — you choose where, and that choice sets who your contact draft is addressed to.

  • Rush University Medical Center

    Chicago, Illinoisstudy coordinator listed

    Recruiting

Sites open and close at different times, so the status above is per site — it can differ from the study's overall status.

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Eligibility criteria

Inclusion

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

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
  • Pain Score1 month postoperatively

    Visual Analog Scale: unidimensional measure of pain intensity, which has been widely used in diverse adult populations. Score is determined by measuring the distance (mm) on the 10-cm line between the "no pain" anchor and the patient's mark, providing a range of scores from 0-100. A higher score indicates greater pain intensity.

  • Pain Score3 months postoperatively

    Visual Analog Scale: unidimensional measure of pain intensity, which has been widely used in diverse adult populations. Score is determined by measuring the distance (mm) on the 10-cm line between the "no pain" anchor and the patient's mark, providing a range of scores from 0-100. A higher score indicates greater pain intensity.

  • Pain Score6 months postoperatively

    Visual Analog Scale: unidimensional measure of pain intensity, which has been widely used in diverse adult populations. Score is determined by measuring the distance (mm) on the 10-cm line between the "no pain" anchor and the patient's mark, providing a range of scores from 0-100. A higher score indicates greater pain intensity.

  • Pain Score12 months postoperatively

    Visual Analog Scale: unidimensional measure of pain intensity, which has been widely used in diverse adult populations. Score is determined by measuring the distance (mm) on the 10-cm line between the "no pain" anchor and the patient's mark, providing a range of scores from 0-100. A higher score indicates greater pain intensity.

  • Total morphine equivalents takenIn the first 30 days after discharge

    Standardized reporting of amount of opioids taken

  • Number of unused opioid pillsIn the first 30 days after discharge

    Pills not taken by patient

  • Opioid disposal ratesIn the first 30 days after discharge

    Number of unused pills properly disposed of