Trial Outcomes & Findings for Patient-Driven Analgesic Protocol Selection for Post-Cesarean Pain Management (NCT NCT02605187)

NCT ID: NCT02605187

Last Updated: 2018-10-16

Results Overview

Opioid consumption was measured in milligram morphine equivalents in the 0-24 and 24-48 hour study periods.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

NA

Target enrollment

160 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

0-24 and 24-48 hour postoperative periods

Results posted on

2018-10-16

Participant Flow

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
No Choice
No choice given medium dose intrathecal morphine acetaminophen po q6h ibuprofen po q6h No choice given: Patients are randomized to getting a choice or not getting a choice. If they do not get a choice, they receive standard dose. Ibuprofen: Ibuprofen 600mg po q6h Acetaminophen: Acetaminophen 650mg po q6h Morphine (med): Intrathecal morphine dose 150mcg
Choice: Low Protocol
Choice given low dose intrathecal morphine acetaminophen po q6h ibuprofen po q6h Choice given: Patients are randomized to getting a choice or not getting a choice. If they do get a choice, they will receive the protocol they select. Ibuprofen: Ibuprofen 600mg po q6h Acetaminophen: Acetaminophen 650mg po q6h Morphine (low): Intrathecal morphine dose 50mcg
Choice: Medium Protocol
Choice given medium dose intrathecal morphine acetaminophen po q6h ibuprofen po q6h Choice given: Patients are randomized to getting a choice or not getting a choice. If they do get a choice, they will receive the protocol they select. Ibuprofen: Ibuprofen 600mg po q6h Acetaminophen: Acetaminophen 650mg po q6h Morphine (med): Intrathecal morphine dose 150mcg
Choice: High Protocol
Choice given high dose intrathecal morphine acetaminophen po q6h ibuprofen po q6h gabapentin po one time dose Choice given: Patients are randomized to getting a choice or not getting a choice. If they do get a choice, they will receive the protocol they select. Ibuprofen: Ibuprofen 600mg po q6h Acetaminophen: Acetaminophen 650mg po q6h Gabapentin: Gabapentin 600mg po one time within 1 hour of delivery Morphine (high): Intrathecal morphine 300mcg
Overall Study
STARTED
40
21
83
16
Overall Study
COMPLETED
32
19
72
15
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
8
2
11
1

Reasons for withdrawal

Withdrawal data not reported

Baseline Characteristics

Patient-Driven Analgesic Protocol Selection for Post-Cesarean Pain Management

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
No Choice
n=32 Participants
No choice given medium dose intrathecal morphine acetaminophen po q6h ibuprofen po q6h No choice given: Patients are randomized to getting a choice or not getting a choice. If they do not get a choice, they receive standard dose. Ibuprofen: Ibuprofen 600mg po q6h Acetaminophen: Acetaminophen 650mg po q6h Morphine (med): Intrathecal morphine dose 150mcg
Choice: Low Protocol
n=19 Participants
Choice given low dose intrathecal morphine acetaminophen po q6h ibuprofen po q6h Choice given: Patients are randomized to getting a choice or not getting a choice. If they do get a choice, they will receive the protocol they select. Ibuprofen: Ibuprofen 600mg po q6h Acetaminophen: Acetaminophen 650mg po q6h Morphine (low): Intrathecal morphine dose 50mcg
Choice: Medium Protocol
n=72 Participants
Choice given medium dose intrathecal morphine acetaminophen po q6h ibuprofen po q6h Choice given: Patients are randomized to getting a choice or not getting a choice. If they do get a choice, they will receive the protocol they select. Ibuprofen: Ibuprofen 600mg po q6h Acetaminophen: Acetaminophen 650mg po q6h Morphine (med): Intrathecal morphine dose 150mcg
Choice: High Protocol
n=15 Participants
Choice given high dose intrathecal morphine acetaminophen po q6h ibuprofen po q6h gabapentin po one time dose Choice given: Patients are randomized to getting a choice or not getting a choice. If they do get a choice, they will receive the protocol they select. Ibuprofen: Ibuprofen 600mg po q6h Acetaminophen: Acetaminophen 650mg po q6h Gabapentin: Gabapentin 600mg po one time within 1 hour of delivery Morphine (high): Intrathecal morphine 300mcg
Total
n=138 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Continuous
35 years
n=99 Participants
37 years
n=107 Participants
34 years
n=206 Participants
33 years
n=7 Participants
35 years
n=31 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
32 Participants
n=99 Participants
19 Participants
n=107 Participants
72 Participants
n=206 Participants
15 Participants
n=7 Participants
138 Participants
n=31 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
0 Participants
n=99 Participants
0 Participants
n=107 Participants
0 Participants
n=206 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=31 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Caucasian
19 Participants
n=99 Participants
11 Participants
n=107 Participants
42 Participants
n=206 Participants
11 Participants
n=7 Participants
83 Participants
n=31 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Asian
9 Participants
n=99 Participants
7 Participants
n=107 Participants
27 Participants
n=206 Participants
3 Participants
n=7 Participants
46 Participants
n=31 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Other
4 Participants
n=99 Participants
1 Participants
n=107 Participants
3 Participants
n=206 Participants
1 Participants
n=7 Participants
9 Participants
n=31 Participants
Body Mass Index (BMI)
28 kg/m^2
n=99 Participants
28 kg/m^2
n=107 Participants
29 kg/m^2
n=206 Participants
30 kg/m^2
n=7 Participants
28 kg/m^2
n=31 Participants
Gestational age (week)
39.0 week
n=99 Participants
39.1 week
n=107 Participants
39.0 week
n=206 Participants
39.0 week
n=7 Participants
39.0 week
n=31 Participants
Education
High school
4 Participants
n=99 Participants
1 Participants
n=107 Participants
3 Participants
n=206 Participants
2 Participants
n=7 Participants
10 Participants
n=31 Participants
Education
Some college
5 Participants
n=99 Participants
1 Participants
n=107 Participants
8 Participants
n=206 Participants
2 Participants
n=7 Participants
16 Participants
n=31 Participants
Education
BA or equivalent
10 Participants
n=99 Participants
3 Participants
n=107 Participants
28 Participants
n=206 Participants
6 Participants
n=7 Participants
47 Participants
n=31 Participants
Education
Graduate Degree
13 Participants
n=99 Participants
14 Participants
n=107 Participants
33 Participants
n=206 Participants
5 Participants
n=7 Participants
65 Participants
n=31 Participants
Nulliparous
4 Participants
n=99 Participants
6 Participants
n=107 Participants
16 Participants
n=206 Participants
3 Participants
n=7 Participants
29 Participants
n=31 Participants
Previous Cesarean Delivery
21 Participants
n=99 Participants
15 Participants
n=107 Participants
45 Participants
n=206 Participants
10 Participants
n=7 Participants
91 Participants
n=31 Participants
Language
English
27 Participants
n=99 Participants
19 Participants
n=107 Participants
66 Participants
n=206 Participants
11 Participants
n=7 Participants
123 Participants
n=31 Participants
Language
Other
5 Participants
n=99 Participants
0 Participants
n=107 Participants
6 Participants
n=206 Participants
4 Participants
n=7 Participants
15 Participants
n=31 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 0-24 and 24-48 hour postoperative periods

Population: Participants who completed the protocol are included in the analysis.

Opioid consumption was measured in milligram morphine equivalents in the 0-24 and 24-48 hour study periods.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
No Choice
n=32 Participants
No choice given medium dose intrathecal morphine acetaminophen po q6h ibuprofen po q6h No choice given: Patients are randomized to getting a choice or not getting a choice. If they do not get a choice, they receive standard dose. Ibuprofen: Ibuprofen 600mg po q6h Acetaminophen: Acetaminophen 650mg po q6h Morphine (med): Intrathecal morphine dose 150mcg
Choice: Low Protocol
n=19 Participants
Choice given low dose intrathecal morphine acetaminophen po q6h ibuprofen po q6h Choice given: Patients are randomized to getting a choice or not getting a choice. If they do get a choice, they will receive the protocol they select. Ibuprofen: Ibuprofen 600mg po q6h Acetaminophen: Acetaminophen 650mg po q6h Morphine (low): Intrathecal morphine dose 50mcg
Choice: Medium Protocol
n=72 Participants
Choice given medium dose intrathecal morphine acetaminophen po q6h ibuprofen po q6h Choice given: Patients are randomized to getting a choice or not getting a choice. If they do get a choice, they will receive the protocol they select. Ibuprofen: Ibuprofen 600mg po q6h Acetaminophen: Acetaminophen 650mg po q6h Morphine (med): Intrathecal morphine dose 150mcg
Choice: High Protocol
n=15 Participants
Choice given high dose intrathecal morphine acetaminophen po q6h ibuprofen po q6h gabapentin po one time dose Choice given: Patients are randomized to getting a choice or not getting a choice. If they do get a choice, they will receive the protocol they select. Ibuprofen: Ibuprofen 600mg po q6h Acetaminophen: Acetaminophen 650mg po q6h Gabapentin: Gabapentin 600mg po one time within 1 hour of delivery Morphine (high): Intrathecal morphine 300mcg
Opioid Consumption in the 0-48 Hour Study Periods.
0-24 hours
10 milligram morphine equivalents (MMEQ)
Interval 0.0 to 15.0
5 milligram morphine equivalents (MMEQ)
Interval 0.0 to 20.0
10 milligram morphine equivalents (MMEQ)
Interval 0.0 to 25.0
5 milligram morphine equivalents (MMEQ)
Interval 0.0 to 30.0
Opioid Consumption in the 0-48 Hour Study Periods.
24-48 hours
10 milligram morphine equivalents (MMEQ)
Interval 0.0 to 30.0
0 milligram morphine equivalents (MMEQ)
Interval 0.0 to 10.0
5 milligram morphine equivalents (MMEQ)
Interval 0.0 to 20.0
30 milligram morphine equivalents (MMEQ)
Interval 10.0 to 40.0

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 3, 6, 12, 24, 36 and 48 hours after delivery

Population: Participants who completed the protocol are included in the analysis.

Pain scores at rest and at movement post-cesarean delivery. Score was rated on a scale from 0 to 10, where 0=no pain and 10=worst imaginable pain.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
No Choice
n=32 Participants
No choice given medium dose intrathecal morphine acetaminophen po q6h ibuprofen po q6h No choice given: Patients are randomized to getting a choice or not getting a choice. If they do not get a choice, they receive standard dose. Ibuprofen: Ibuprofen 600mg po q6h Acetaminophen: Acetaminophen 650mg po q6h Morphine (med): Intrathecal morphine dose 150mcg
Choice: Low Protocol
n=19 Participants
Choice given low dose intrathecal morphine acetaminophen po q6h ibuprofen po q6h Choice given: Patients are randomized to getting a choice or not getting a choice. If they do get a choice, they will receive the protocol they select. Ibuprofen: Ibuprofen 600mg po q6h Acetaminophen: Acetaminophen 650mg po q6h Morphine (low): Intrathecal morphine dose 50mcg
Choice: Medium Protocol
n=72 Participants
Choice given medium dose intrathecal morphine acetaminophen po q6h ibuprofen po q6h Choice given: Patients are randomized to getting a choice or not getting a choice. If they do get a choice, they will receive the protocol they select. Ibuprofen: Ibuprofen 600mg po q6h Acetaminophen: Acetaminophen 650mg po q6h Morphine (med): Intrathecal morphine dose 150mcg
Choice: High Protocol
n=15 Participants
Choice given high dose intrathecal morphine acetaminophen po q6h ibuprofen po q6h gabapentin po one time dose Choice given: Patients are randomized to getting a choice or not getting a choice. If they do get a choice, they will receive the protocol they select. Ibuprofen: Ibuprofen 600mg po q6h Acetaminophen: Acetaminophen 650mg po q6h Gabapentin: Gabapentin 600mg po one time within 1 hour of delivery Morphine (high): Intrathecal morphine 300mcg
Pain Scores
Pain at rest at 3 hours
1.6 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.0
1.8 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.0
1.9 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.1
2.2 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.2
Pain Scores
Pain at movement at 3 hours
3.2 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.9
3.4 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.5
3.2 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.7
4.1 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.5
Pain Scores
Pain at rest at 6 hours
2.3 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.3
2.7 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.9
2.2 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.8
1.5 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.6
Pain Scores
Pain at movement at 6 hours
4.0 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.7
4.4 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.4
3.8 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.4
3.8 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.4
Pain Scores
Pain at rest at 12 hours
1.5 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.7
2.1 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.7
1.9 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.8
1.7 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.7
Pain Scores
Pain at movement at 12 hours
3.0 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.3
4.7 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.5
3.6 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.0
3.2 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.1
Pain Scores
Pain at rest at 24 hours
2.2 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.9
1.9 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.0
2.2 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.7
2.3 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.7
Pain Scores
Pain at movement at 24 hours
4.5 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.3
4.1 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.5
4.3 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.0
3.6 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.8
Pain Scores
Pain at rest tat 36 hours
1.5 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.6
1.7 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.3
2.6 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.0
3.1 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.4
Pain Scores
Pain at movement at 36 hours
3.5 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.2
4.0 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.1
4.5 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.0
4.8 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.8
Pain Scores
Pain at rest at 48 hours
1.7 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.6
2.0 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.9
2.0 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.6
3.3 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.2
Pain Scores
Pain at movement at 48 hours
3.5 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.9
3.9 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.8
3.6 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.8
4.8 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.5

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 0-24 and 24-48 hours after delivery

Population: Participants who completed the protocol are included in the analysis.

Count of participants who need opioid use through 48 hours after delivery.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
No Choice
n=32 Participants
No choice given medium dose intrathecal morphine acetaminophen po q6h ibuprofen po q6h No choice given: Patients are randomized to getting a choice or not getting a choice. If they do not get a choice, they receive standard dose. Ibuprofen: Ibuprofen 600mg po q6h Acetaminophen: Acetaminophen 650mg po q6h Morphine (med): Intrathecal morphine dose 150mcg
Choice: Low Protocol
n=19 Participants
Choice given low dose intrathecal morphine acetaminophen po q6h ibuprofen po q6h Choice given: Patients are randomized to getting a choice or not getting a choice. If they do get a choice, they will receive the protocol they select. Ibuprofen: Ibuprofen 600mg po q6h Acetaminophen: Acetaminophen 650mg po q6h Morphine (low): Intrathecal morphine dose 50mcg
Choice: Medium Protocol
n=72 Participants
Choice given medium dose intrathecal morphine acetaminophen po q6h ibuprofen po q6h Choice given: Patients are randomized to getting a choice or not getting a choice. If they do get a choice, they will receive the protocol they select. Ibuprofen: Ibuprofen 600mg po q6h Acetaminophen: Acetaminophen 650mg po q6h Morphine (med): Intrathecal morphine dose 150mcg
Choice: High Protocol
n=15 Participants
Choice given high dose intrathecal morphine acetaminophen po q6h ibuprofen po q6h gabapentin po one time dose Choice given: Patients are randomized to getting a choice or not getting a choice. If they do get a choice, they will receive the protocol they select. Ibuprofen: Ibuprofen 600mg po q6h Acetaminophen: Acetaminophen 650mg po q6h Gabapentin: Gabapentin 600mg po one time within 1 hour of delivery Morphine (high): Intrathecal morphine 300mcg
Count of Participants Who Need Opioid Use
24-48 hours after delivery
23 Participants
8 Participants
42 Participants
14 Participants
Count of Participants Who Need Opioid Use
0-24 hours after delivery
27 Participants
14 Participants
50 Participants
13 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 0-24 and 24-48 hours after delivery

Population: Participants who completed the protocol are included in the analysis.

Count of participants with pruritus through 48 hours after delivery.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
No Choice
n=32 Participants
No choice given medium dose intrathecal morphine acetaminophen po q6h ibuprofen po q6h No choice given: Patients are randomized to getting a choice or not getting a choice. If they do not get a choice, they receive standard dose. Ibuprofen: Ibuprofen 600mg po q6h Acetaminophen: Acetaminophen 650mg po q6h Morphine (med): Intrathecal morphine dose 150mcg
Choice: Low Protocol
n=19 Participants
Choice given low dose intrathecal morphine acetaminophen po q6h ibuprofen po q6h Choice given: Patients are randomized to getting a choice or not getting a choice. If they do get a choice, they will receive the protocol they select. Ibuprofen: Ibuprofen 600mg po q6h Acetaminophen: Acetaminophen 650mg po q6h Morphine (low): Intrathecal morphine dose 50mcg
Choice: Medium Protocol
n=72 Participants
Choice given medium dose intrathecal morphine acetaminophen po q6h ibuprofen po q6h Choice given: Patients are randomized to getting a choice or not getting a choice. If they do get a choice, they will receive the protocol they select. Ibuprofen: Ibuprofen 600mg po q6h Acetaminophen: Acetaminophen 650mg po q6h Morphine (med): Intrathecal morphine dose 150mcg
Choice: High Protocol
n=15 Participants
Choice given high dose intrathecal morphine acetaminophen po q6h ibuprofen po q6h gabapentin po one time dose Choice given: Patients are randomized to getting a choice or not getting a choice. If they do get a choice, they will receive the protocol they select. Ibuprofen: Ibuprofen 600mg po q6h Acetaminophen: Acetaminophen 650mg po q6h Gabapentin: Gabapentin 600mg po one time within 1 hour of delivery Morphine (high): Intrathecal morphine 300mcg
Count of Participants With Presence of Pruritus
0-24 hours after delivery
27 Participants
11 Participants
63 Participants
13 Participants
Count of Participants With Presence of Pruritus
24-48 hours after delivery
12 Participants
3 Participants
29 Participants
7 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 24 and 48 hours following delivery

Population: Participants who completed the protocol are included in the analysis.

Score was rated on a scale from 0 to 10, where 0=no itching and 10=most itching.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
No Choice
n=32 Participants
No choice given medium dose intrathecal morphine acetaminophen po q6h ibuprofen po q6h No choice given: Patients are randomized to getting a choice or not getting a choice. If they do not get a choice, they receive standard dose. Ibuprofen: Ibuprofen 600mg po q6h Acetaminophen: Acetaminophen 650mg po q6h Morphine (med): Intrathecal morphine dose 150mcg
Choice: Low Protocol
n=19 Participants
Choice given low dose intrathecal morphine acetaminophen po q6h ibuprofen po q6h Choice given: Patients are randomized to getting a choice or not getting a choice. If they do get a choice, they will receive the protocol they select. Ibuprofen: Ibuprofen 600mg po q6h Acetaminophen: Acetaminophen 650mg po q6h Morphine (low): Intrathecal morphine dose 50mcg
Choice: Medium Protocol
n=72 Participants
Choice given medium dose intrathecal morphine acetaminophen po q6h ibuprofen po q6h Choice given: Patients are randomized to getting a choice or not getting a choice. If they do get a choice, they will receive the protocol they select. Ibuprofen: Ibuprofen 600mg po q6h Acetaminophen: Acetaminophen 650mg po q6h Morphine (med): Intrathecal morphine dose 150mcg
Choice: High Protocol
n=15 Participants
Choice given high dose intrathecal morphine acetaminophen po q6h ibuprofen po q6h gabapentin po one time dose Choice given: Patients are randomized to getting a choice or not getting a choice. If they do get a choice, they will receive the protocol they select. Ibuprofen: Ibuprofen 600mg po q6h Acetaminophen: Acetaminophen 650mg po q6h Gabapentin: Gabapentin 600mg po one time within 1 hour of delivery Morphine (high): Intrathecal morphine 300mcg
Pruritus Score at 24 and 48 After Delivery
24 hours after delivery
4.2 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.7
1.7 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.3
3.7 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.5
4.5 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.7
Pruritus Score at 24 and 48 After Delivery
48 hours after delivery
0.8 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.3
0.2 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.6
1.0 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.8
1.1 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.4

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 0-24 and 24-48 hours after delivery

Population: Participants who completed the protocol are included in the analysis.

Count of participants who need medical treatment of pruritus during first 48 hours after delivery.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
No Choice
n=32 Participants
No choice given medium dose intrathecal morphine acetaminophen po q6h ibuprofen po q6h No choice given: Patients are randomized to getting a choice or not getting a choice. If they do not get a choice, they receive standard dose. Ibuprofen: Ibuprofen 600mg po q6h Acetaminophen: Acetaminophen 650mg po q6h Morphine (med): Intrathecal morphine dose 150mcg
Choice: Low Protocol
n=19 Participants
Choice given low dose intrathecal morphine acetaminophen po q6h ibuprofen po q6h Choice given: Patients are randomized to getting a choice or not getting a choice. If they do get a choice, they will receive the protocol they select. Ibuprofen: Ibuprofen 600mg po q6h Acetaminophen: Acetaminophen 650mg po q6h Morphine (low): Intrathecal morphine dose 50mcg
Choice: Medium Protocol
n=72 Participants
Choice given medium dose intrathecal morphine acetaminophen po q6h ibuprofen po q6h Choice given: Patients are randomized to getting a choice or not getting a choice. If they do get a choice, they will receive the protocol they select. Ibuprofen: Ibuprofen 600mg po q6h Acetaminophen: Acetaminophen 650mg po q6h Morphine (med): Intrathecal morphine dose 150mcg
Choice: High Protocol
n=15 Participants
Choice given high dose intrathecal morphine acetaminophen po q6h ibuprofen po q6h gabapentin po one time dose Choice given: Patients are randomized to getting a choice or not getting a choice. If they do get a choice, they will receive the protocol they select. Ibuprofen: Ibuprofen 600mg po q6h Acetaminophen: Acetaminophen 650mg po q6h Gabapentin: Gabapentin 600mg po one time within 1 hour of delivery Morphine (high): Intrathecal morphine 300mcg
Count of Participants Who Need Medical Treatment of Pruritus
0-24 hours after delivery
7 Participants
2 Participants
12 Participants
3 Participants
Count of Participants Who Need Medical Treatment of Pruritus
24-48 hours after delivery
2 Participants
0 Participants
2 Participants
0 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 0-48 hours after delivery

Population: Participants who completed the protocol are included in the analysis.

Count of participants with nausea through 48 hours after delivery.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
No Choice
n=32 Participants
No choice given medium dose intrathecal morphine acetaminophen po q6h ibuprofen po q6h No choice given: Patients are randomized to getting a choice or not getting a choice. If they do not get a choice, they receive standard dose. Ibuprofen: Ibuprofen 600mg po q6h Acetaminophen: Acetaminophen 650mg po q6h Morphine (med): Intrathecal morphine dose 150mcg
Choice: Low Protocol
n=19 Participants
Choice given low dose intrathecal morphine acetaminophen po q6h ibuprofen po q6h Choice given: Patients are randomized to getting a choice or not getting a choice. If they do get a choice, they will receive the protocol they select. Ibuprofen: Ibuprofen 600mg po q6h Acetaminophen: Acetaminophen 650mg po q6h Morphine (low): Intrathecal morphine dose 50mcg
Choice: Medium Protocol
n=72 Participants
Choice given medium dose intrathecal morphine acetaminophen po q6h ibuprofen po q6h Choice given: Patients are randomized to getting a choice or not getting a choice. If they do get a choice, they will receive the protocol they select. Ibuprofen: Ibuprofen 600mg po q6h Acetaminophen: Acetaminophen 650mg po q6h Morphine (med): Intrathecal morphine dose 150mcg
Choice: High Protocol
n=15 Participants
Choice given high dose intrathecal morphine acetaminophen po q6h ibuprofen po q6h gabapentin po one time dose Choice given: Patients are randomized to getting a choice or not getting a choice. If they do get a choice, they will receive the protocol they select. Ibuprofen: Ibuprofen 600mg po q6h Acetaminophen: Acetaminophen 650mg po q6h Gabapentin: Gabapentin 600mg po one time within 1 hour of delivery Morphine (high): Intrathecal morphine 300mcg
Counts of Participants With Presence of Nausea
11 Participants
7 Participants
33 Participants
10 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 0-24 and 24-48 hours after delivery

Population: Participants who completed the protocol are included in the analysis.

Score was rated on a scale from 0 to 10, where 0=no nausea and 10=most nausea.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
No Choice
n=32 Participants
No choice given medium dose intrathecal morphine acetaminophen po q6h ibuprofen po q6h No choice given: Patients are randomized to getting a choice or not getting a choice. If they do not get a choice, they receive standard dose. Ibuprofen: Ibuprofen 600mg po q6h Acetaminophen: Acetaminophen 650mg po q6h Morphine (med): Intrathecal morphine dose 150mcg
Choice: Low Protocol
n=19 Participants
Choice given low dose intrathecal morphine acetaminophen po q6h ibuprofen po q6h Choice given: Patients are randomized to getting a choice or not getting a choice. If they do get a choice, they will receive the protocol they select. Ibuprofen: Ibuprofen 600mg po q6h Acetaminophen: Acetaminophen 650mg po q6h Morphine (low): Intrathecal morphine dose 50mcg
Choice: Medium Protocol
n=72 Participants
Choice given medium dose intrathecal morphine acetaminophen po q6h ibuprofen po q6h Choice given: Patients are randomized to getting a choice or not getting a choice. If they do get a choice, they will receive the protocol they select. Ibuprofen: Ibuprofen 600mg po q6h Acetaminophen: Acetaminophen 650mg po q6h Morphine (med): Intrathecal morphine dose 150mcg
Choice: High Protocol
n=15 Participants
Choice given high dose intrathecal morphine acetaminophen po q6h ibuprofen po q6h gabapentin po one time dose Choice given: Patients are randomized to getting a choice or not getting a choice. If they do get a choice, they will receive the protocol they select. Ibuprofen: Ibuprofen 600mg po q6h Acetaminophen: Acetaminophen 650mg po q6h Gabapentin: Gabapentin 600mg po one time within 1 hour of delivery Morphine (high): Intrathecal morphine 300mcg
Nausea Score Score at 24 and 48 After Delivery
0-24 hours after delivery
1.3 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.4
1.1 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.0
1.5 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.4
1.8 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.7
Nausea Score Score at 24 and 48 After Delivery
24-48 hours after delivery
0.3 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.9
0.2 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.5
0.2 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.7
0.2 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.6

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 0-24 and 24-48 hours after delivery

Population: Participants who completed the protocol are included in the analysis.

Counts of participants who need medical treatment of nausea through 48 hours after delivery.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
No Choice
n=32 Participants
No choice given medium dose intrathecal morphine acetaminophen po q6h ibuprofen po q6h No choice given: Patients are randomized to getting a choice or not getting a choice. If they do not get a choice, they receive standard dose. Ibuprofen: Ibuprofen 600mg po q6h Acetaminophen: Acetaminophen 650mg po q6h Morphine (med): Intrathecal morphine dose 150mcg
Choice: Low Protocol
n=19 Participants
Choice given low dose intrathecal morphine acetaminophen po q6h ibuprofen po q6h Choice given: Patients are randomized to getting a choice or not getting a choice. If they do get a choice, they will receive the protocol they select. Ibuprofen: Ibuprofen 600mg po q6h Acetaminophen: Acetaminophen 650mg po q6h Morphine (low): Intrathecal morphine dose 50mcg
Choice: Medium Protocol
n=72 Participants
Choice given medium dose intrathecal morphine acetaminophen po q6h ibuprofen po q6h Choice given: Patients are randomized to getting a choice or not getting a choice. If they do get a choice, they will receive the protocol they select. Ibuprofen: Ibuprofen 600mg po q6h Acetaminophen: Acetaminophen 650mg po q6h Morphine (med): Intrathecal morphine dose 150mcg
Choice: High Protocol
n=15 Participants
Choice given high dose intrathecal morphine acetaminophen po q6h ibuprofen po q6h gabapentin po one time dose Choice given: Patients are randomized to getting a choice or not getting a choice. If they do get a choice, they will receive the protocol they select. Ibuprofen: Ibuprofen 600mg po q6h Acetaminophen: Acetaminophen 650mg po q6h Gabapentin: Gabapentin 600mg po one time within 1 hour of delivery Morphine (high): Intrathecal morphine 300mcg
Counts of Participants Who Need Medical Treatment for Nausea
0-24 hours after delivery
8 Participants
9 Participants
20 Participants
9 Participants
Counts of Participants Who Need Medical Treatment for Nausea
24-48 hours after delivery
0 Participants
1 Participants
0 Participants
0 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 0-24 and 24-48 hours after delivery

Population: Participants who completed the protocol are included in the analysis.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
No Choice
n=32 Participants
No choice given medium dose intrathecal morphine acetaminophen po q6h ibuprofen po q6h No choice given: Patients are randomized to getting a choice or not getting a choice. If they do not get a choice, they receive standard dose. Ibuprofen: Ibuprofen 600mg po q6h Acetaminophen: Acetaminophen 650mg po q6h Morphine (med): Intrathecal morphine dose 150mcg
Choice: Low Protocol
n=19 Participants
Choice given low dose intrathecal morphine acetaminophen po q6h ibuprofen po q6h Choice given: Patients are randomized to getting a choice or not getting a choice. If they do get a choice, they will receive the protocol they select. Ibuprofen: Ibuprofen 600mg po q6h Acetaminophen: Acetaminophen 650mg po q6h Morphine (low): Intrathecal morphine dose 50mcg
Choice: Medium Protocol
n=72 Participants
Choice given medium dose intrathecal morphine acetaminophen po q6h ibuprofen po q6h Choice given: Patients are randomized to getting a choice or not getting a choice. If they do get a choice, they will receive the protocol they select. Ibuprofen: Ibuprofen 600mg po q6h Acetaminophen: Acetaminophen 650mg po q6h Morphine (med): Intrathecal morphine dose 150mcg
Choice: High Protocol
n=15 Participants
Choice given high dose intrathecal morphine acetaminophen po q6h ibuprofen po q6h gabapentin po one time dose Choice given: Patients are randomized to getting a choice or not getting a choice. If they do get a choice, they will receive the protocol they select. Ibuprofen: Ibuprofen 600mg po q6h Acetaminophen: Acetaminophen 650mg po q6h Gabapentin: Gabapentin 600mg po one time within 1 hour of delivery Morphine (high): Intrathecal morphine 300mcg
Average Number of Vomiting Episodes After Delivery
0-24 hours after delivery
0.6 vomiting episodes
Standard Deviation 1.5
0.3 vomiting episodes
Standard Deviation 1.0
0.5 vomiting episodes
Standard Deviation 1.4
1.3 vomiting episodes
Standard Deviation 2.0
Average Number of Vomiting Episodes After Delivery
24-48 hours after delivery
0 vomiting episodes
Standard Deviation 0
0 vomiting episodes
Standard Deviation 0
0 vomiting episodes
Standard Deviation 0
0 vomiting episodes
Standard Deviation 0

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Delivery through discharge (average 4 days)

Population: Participants who completed the protocol are included in the analysis.

Minutes from delivery until discharge.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
No Choice
n=32 Participants
No choice given medium dose intrathecal morphine acetaminophen po q6h ibuprofen po q6h No choice given: Patients are randomized to getting a choice or not getting a choice. If they do not get a choice, they receive standard dose. Ibuprofen: Ibuprofen 600mg po q6h Acetaminophen: Acetaminophen 650mg po q6h Morphine (med): Intrathecal morphine dose 150mcg
Choice: Low Protocol
n=19 Participants
Choice given low dose intrathecal morphine acetaminophen po q6h ibuprofen po q6h Choice given: Patients are randomized to getting a choice or not getting a choice. If they do get a choice, they will receive the protocol they select. Ibuprofen: Ibuprofen 600mg po q6h Acetaminophen: Acetaminophen 650mg po q6h Morphine (low): Intrathecal morphine dose 50mcg
Choice: Medium Protocol
n=72 Participants
Choice given medium dose intrathecal morphine acetaminophen po q6h ibuprofen po q6h Choice given: Patients are randomized to getting a choice or not getting a choice. If they do get a choice, they will receive the protocol they select. Ibuprofen: Ibuprofen 600mg po q6h Acetaminophen: Acetaminophen 650mg po q6h Morphine (med): Intrathecal morphine dose 150mcg
Choice: High Protocol
n=15 Participants
Choice given high dose intrathecal morphine acetaminophen po q6h ibuprofen po q6h gabapentin po one time dose Choice given: Patients are randomized to getting a choice or not getting a choice. If they do get a choice, they will receive the protocol they select. Ibuprofen: Ibuprofen 600mg po q6h Acetaminophen: Acetaminophen 650mg po q6h Gabapentin: Gabapentin 600mg po one time within 1 hour of delivery Morphine (high): Intrathecal morphine 300mcg
Time to Discharge
4771.9 minutes
Standard Deviation 1231.2
4652.1 minutes
Standard Deviation 1006.7
5278.9 minutes
Standard Deviation 1410.3
5722.3 minutes
Standard Deviation 1391.9

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 24 and 48 hours after delivery

Population: Participants who completed the protocol are included in the analysis.

Score was rated on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0=completely unsatisfied and 100=completely satisfied.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
No Choice
n=32 Participants
No choice given medium dose intrathecal morphine acetaminophen po q6h ibuprofen po q6h No choice given: Patients are randomized to getting a choice or not getting a choice. If they do not get a choice, they receive standard dose. Ibuprofen: Ibuprofen 600mg po q6h Acetaminophen: Acetaminophen 650mg po q6h Morphine (med): Intrathecal morphine dose 150mcg
Choice: Low Protocol
n=19 Participants
Choice given low dose intrathecal morphine acetaminophen po q6h ibuprofen po q6h Choice given: Patients are randomized to getting a choice or not getting a choice. If they do get a choice, they will receive the protocol they select. Ibuprofen: Ibuprofen 600mg po q6h Acetaminophen: Acetaminophen 650mg po q6h Morphine (low): Intrathecal morphine dose 50mcg
Choice: Medium Protocol
n=72 Participants
Choice given medium dose intrathecal morphine acetaminophen po q6h ibuprofen po q6h Choice given: Patients are randomized to getting a choice or not getting a choice. If they do get a choice, they will receive the protocol they select. Ibuprofen: Ibuprofen 600mg po q6h Acetaminophen: Acetaminophen 650mg po q6h Morphine (med): Intrathecal morphine dose 150mcg
Choice: High Protocol
n=15 Participants
Choice given high dose intrathecal morphine acetaminophen po q6h ibuprofen po q6h gabapentin po one time dose Choice given: Patients are randomized to getting a choice or not getting a choice. If they do get a choice, they will receive the protocol they select. Ibuprofen: Ibuprofen 600mg po q6h Acetaminophen: Acetaminophen 650mg po q6h Gabapentin: Gabapentin 600mg po one time within 1 hour of delivery Morphine (high): Intrathecal morphine 300mcg
Patient Overall Satisfaction With Postoperative Analgesia
24 hours after delivery
87.2 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 12.7
90.3 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 10.4
94.1 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 9.5
93.3 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 7.7
Patient Overall Satisfaction With Postoperative Analgesia
48 hours after delivery
89.9 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 10.6
92.6 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 9.7
91.2 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 15.1
89.3 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 14.0

Adverse Events

No Choice

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 3 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Choice: Low Protocol

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 1 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Choice: Medium Protocol

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 6 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Choice: High Protocol

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 3 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
No Choice
n=32 participants at risk
No choice given medium dose intrathecal morphine acetaminophen po q6h ibuprofen po q6h No choice given: Patients are randomized to getting a choice or not getting a choice. If they do not get a choice, they receive standard dose. Ibuprofen: Ibuprofen 600mg po q6h Acetaminophen: Acetaminophen 650mg po q6h Morphine (med): Intrathecal morphine dose 150mcg
Choice: Low Protocol
n=19 participants at risk
Choice given low dose intrathecal morphine acetaminophen po q6h ibuprofen po q6h Choice given: Patients are randomized to getting a choice or not getting a choice. If they do get a choice, they will receive the protocol they select. Ibuprofen: Ibuprofen 600mg po q6h Acetaminophen: Acetaminophen 650mg po q6h Morphine (low): Intrathecal morphine dose 50mcg
Choice: Medium Protocol
n=72 participants at risk
Choice given medium dose intrathecal morphine acetaminophen po q6h ibuprofen po q6h Choice given: Patients are randomized to getting a choice or not getting a choice. If they do get a choice, they will receive the protocol they select. Ibuprofen: Ibuprofen 600mg po q6h Acetaminophen: Acetaminophen 650mg po q6h Morphine (med): Intrathecal morphine dose 150mcg
Choice: High Protocol
n=15 participants at risk
Choice given high dose intrathecal morphine acetaminophen po q6h ibuprofen po q6h gabapentin po one time dose Choice given: Patients are randomized to getting a choice or not getting a choice. If they do get a choice, they will receive the protocol they select. Ibuprofen: Ibuprofen 600mg po q6h Acetaminophen: Acetaminophen 650mg po q6h Gabapentin: Gabapentin 600mg po one time within 1 hour of delivery Morphine (high): Intrathecal morphine 300mcg
Surgical and medical procedures
Pain due to Bakri balloon and vag pack
3.1%
1/32 • Delivery to discharge (average 4 days)
0.00%
0/19 • Delivery to discharge (average 4 days)
0.00%
0/72 • Delivery to discharge (average 4 days)
0.00%
0/15 • Delivery to discharge (average 4 days)
Pregnancy, puerperium and perinatal conditions
received methergine for Postpartum hemorrhage
3.1%
1/32 • Delivery to discharge (average 4 days)
0.00%
0/19 • Delivery to discharge (average 4 days)
0.00%
0/72 • Delivery to discharge (average 4 days)
6.7%
1/15 • Delivery to discharge (average 4 days)
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Itching rash on abdomen
3.1%
1/32 • Delivery to discharge (average 4 days)
0.00%
0/19 • Delivery to discharge (average 4 days)
0.00%
0/72 • Delivery to discharge (average 4 days)
0.00%
0/15 • Delivery to discharge (average 4 days)
Nervous system disorders
Migrain
0.00%
0/32 • Delivery to discharge (average 4 days)
5.3%
1/19 • Delivery to discharge (average 4 days)
0.00%
0/72 • Delivery to discharge (average 4 days)
0.00%
0/15 • Delivery to discharge (average 4 days)
Pregnancy, puerperium and perinatal conditions
Severe pre E diagnosed postpartum
0.00%
0/32 • Delivery to discharge (average 4 days)
0.00%
0/19 • Delivery to discharge (average 4 days)
1.4%
1/72 • Delivery to discharge (average 4 days)
0.00%
0/15 • Delivery to discharge (average 4 days)
Pregnancy, puerperium and perinatal conditions
misoprostol used at delivery
0.00%
0/32 • Delivery to discharge (average 4 days)
0.00%
0/19 • Delivery to discharge (average 4 days)
1.4%
1/72 • Delivery to discharge (average 4 days)
0.00%
0/15 • Delivery to discharge (average 4 days)
General disorders
Vomit
0.00%
0/32 • Delivery to discharge (average 4 days)
0.00%
0/19 • Delivery to discharge (average 4 days)
1.4%
1/72 • Delivery to discharge (average 4 days)
0.00%
0/15 • Delivery to discharge (average 4 days)
Pregnancy, puerperium and perinatal conditions
preeclampsia
0.00%
0/32 • Delivery to discharge (average 4 days)
0.00%
0/19 • Delivery to discharge (average 4 days)
1.4%
1/72 • Delivery to discharge (average 4 days)
0.00%
0/15 • Delivery to discharge (average 4 days)
General disorders
Surrogate
0.00%
0/32 • Delivery to discharge (average 4 days)
0.00%
0/19 • Delivery to discharge (average 4 days)
1.4%
1/72 • Delivery to discharge (average 4 days)
0.00%
0/15 • Delivery to discharge (average 4 days)
Infections and infestations
Urinary Tract Infections
0.00%
0/32 • Delivery to discharge (average 4 days)
0.00%
0/19 • Delivery to discharge (average 4 days)
1.4%
1/72 • Delivery to discharge (average 4 days)
0.00%
0/15 • Delivery to discharge (average 4 days)
General disorders
Used On Q pump
0.00%
0/32 • Delivery to discharge (average 4 days)
0.00%
0/19 • Delivery to discharge (average 4 days)
0.00%
0/72 • Delivery to discharge (average 4 days)
6.7%
1/15 • Delivery to discharge (average 4 days)
General disorders
Extended stay
0.00%
0/32 • Delivery to discharge (average 4 days)
0.00%
0/19 • Delivery to discharge (average 4 days)
0.00%
0/72 • Delivery to discharge (average 4 days)
6.7%
1/15 • Delivery to discharge (average 4 days)

Additional Information

Dr. Brendan Carvalho

Stanford University School of Medicine

Phone: 650-861-8607

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
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