Status:

RECRUITING

The Effects of One-time Intraoperative Methadone During Laparoscopic Hysterectomy in Reducing Opioid Prescription.

Lead Sponsor:

Johns Hopkins University

Conditions:

Fibroid Uterus

Eligibility:

FEMALE

18+ years

Phase:

PHASE2

Brief Summary

Currently, there is a nationwide epidemic of opioid abuse and overdose deaths. One source of excess opioids is overprescribing in the postoperative period. This study aims to find the optimal pain med...

Detailed Description

Problem: The relief of moderate to severe postoperative pain in surgeries including abdominal surgeries continues to pose a major therapeutic dilemma. The traditional and most common therapy is the a...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Individuals with a uterus
  • Age 18 years old and above
  • Undergoing minimally invasive (laparoscopic or robotic) hysterectomy with ovarian preservation
  • Benign indications for hysterectomy
  • Agreeing to participate

Exclusion

  • Chronic pain syndromes patients including fibromyalgia
  • Patients currently on long-term (i.e. for more than three months) opioid use
  • Patients currently on agonist-antagonist medications (e.g. buprenorphine)
  • Patients taking a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor or monoamine oxidase inhibitor
  • Conversion to laparotomy
  • Allergy or other contraindication to the prescribed medications such as methadone, fentanyl, acetaminophen or oxycodone
  • Severe Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)
  • Pregnant/breastfeeding patients

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

March 7 2025

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

December 1 2026

Estimated Enrollment :

100 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06536517

Start Date

March 7 2025

End Date

December 1 2026

Last Update

December 12 2025

Active Locations (2)

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The Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center

Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21224

2

The Johns Hopkins Hospital

Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21287