Status:

UNKNOWN

The Impact of a Neutral Formulated and Designed Package Insert on Nocebo-effect.

Lead Sponsor:

University of Witten/Herdecke

Collaborating Sponsors:

German Research Foundation

Conditions:

Orthopedic Surgery

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

Background The nocebo effect describes the association between the expectation of negative effects, (e.g. side effects) and the actual occurrence of negative effects. Studies have shown that the noceb...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • elective orthopaedic surgery
  • planned intake of ibuprofen 600 mg to treat postoperative pain
  • postoperative pain medication other than Ibuprofen 600 (Opioids, Opiate, Paracetamol) no longer than 1-2 days postoperative (until discharge)
  • at least 18 years
  • able to speak German
  • no cognitive deficits
  • written informed consent

Exclusion

  • serious comorbidity
  • pain medication prior to surgery
  • other medication with similar side effects
  • polytrauma
  • planned inpatient rehabilitation \> one week after hospital discharge

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

April 1 2018

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

December 31 2018

Estimated Enrollment :

60 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT03428035

Start Date

April 1 2018

End Date

December 31 2018

Last Update

October 9 2018

Active Locations (1)

Enter a location and click search to find clinical trials sorted by distance.

Page 1 of 1 (1 locations)

1

Clinic for orthopedics, trauma surgery and sports traumatology, hospital Cologne Merheim

Cologne, North-Rhine-Westfalia, Germany, 51109