Evaluation of Post-PACU Pain Management in Pediatric Surgery

Part of paid clinical trials in New York, New York.

Sponsor
Columbia University
Study ID
NCT02352116
Status
Recruiting
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Conditions

  • Pain

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
1 Year - 6 Years
Healthy Volunteers
Accepted

Interventions

  • Additional face-to-face education — OTHER
    Additional teaching regarding what to expect in terms of postoperative pain, how to properly identify pain in children, and instruction on the proper administration of analgesic medications
  • Standard of care management — OTHER
    Current standard of care at a major U.S. teaching hospital.

Study Details

This study aims to assess the differences in overall pain severity, pain management, and satisfaction during recovery period between two groups of children who either receive or do not receive additional education related to expectation and management of postoperative pain.

Key Dates

Start date
Jun 30, 2013
Status verified
Apr 2026
Primary completion
Dec 31, 2027
Completion
Dec 31, 2027

Study Design

Enrollment
900 participants (estimated)
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Arms

  • Experimental: Additional education
    Subjects undergoing ambulatory surgery who receive standard of care management with additional face-to-face education in postoperative pain management.
  • Active Comparator: No additional education
    Subjects undergoing ambulatory surgery who receive standard of care management with no additional education in postoperative pain management.

Primary Outcome Measure

Change in Postoperative Pain Measure for Parents Score [ Time Frame: baseline, 72 hours, 7-14 days, up to 4 weeks ]

Central Contacts

  • Lena S. Sun, MD
    212-305-2413

Locations (1)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
Columbia UniversityNew YorkNew York10032
Lena Sun, MD
212-305-2413

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