Pain Control With Ketorolac and Nerve Block After Wrist and Hand Surgery (NCT07773155)
A Pilot Study to Assess Pain Control With Ketorolac and Nerve Block After Wrist and Hand Surgery
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The purpose of this study is to learn about the effectiveness of different pain control options after hand and wrist surgery, specifically Ketorolac, Tylenol, and a regional nerve block. Ketorolac (Toradol) is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that is similar to ibuprofen (Motrin or Advil). Tylenol (acetaminophen) is a commonly used over the counter drug. A nerve block is pain medication that is applied directly to the nerves around the surgical site before the surgery and keeps working to reduce pain in the area for several hours after the surgery. All of these medicines and procedures are approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for patient care. This study aims to understand if using these medicines in combination helps patients having hand and wrist surgery avoid the need for opioid pain medications.
Who can join: To join this study, participants generally need to meet the listed inclusion criteria (3 items) and avoid the listed exclusions (7 items).
Location: University of Chicago — Chicago, Illinois
Age range: 18 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistCheck every box below. If you can check all of them, you may meet the study's basic screening requirements (final eligibility is confirmed by the site team).
Usually NOT eligible if any of the following apply:
- Exclusion Criteria:
- Age less than 18 years
- Concomitant chronic opioid use
- Postoperative opioid use (surgery through POD 14) for condition other than repaired fracture
- Medical contraindication to ketorolac use, including pregnancy
- Undergoing multiple concurrent surgical procedures
- Unable to communicate numerical pain score
🔍 Extracted verbatim from the official NIH eligibility criteria. Always confirm with the study coordinator.
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- University of Chicago — Chicago, Illinois
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (773) 795-3583
Email: jwolf@bsd.uchicago.edu
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.