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This research study is a prospective, randomized, blinded, placebo controlled trial evaluating the benefit of IV acetaminophen (Ofirmevâ„¢) as adjuvant analgesia in geriatric hip fracture patients. IV acetaminophen has received FDA approval. IV acetaminophen does not have the liver toxicity as oral acetaminophen. No oral acetaminophen will be administered. All patients diagnosed with a hip fracture aged at least 65 years and expected to undergo surgical intervention are eligible to participate. Hip fractures affect greater than 300,000 geriatric patients annually, representing the second leading cause of hospitalization for this patient population. Pain control in these patients is often problematic due to co-morbidities and changes in their pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic profiles. Subjects may receive the normal DVT prophylactic treatments post-op.
Approximately 46 subjects will be enrolled at LGH. Subjects will be randomized 1:1 to receive either IV acetaminophen 1000 mg q6 hours (FDA recommended dose) or IV placebo. While receiving the study drug/placebo the subject's blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, & pain intensity will be monitored. Additional pain meds will be given if needed. Study treatment will continue until subject is taken into the operating room; at that time the intervention will be discontinued and other pain medication will be provided. Participation in the study will end at time of discharge from the hospital. Researchers are expecting a 33% decrease in opioid use for subjects randomized to treatment group.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
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| Placebo | Placebo Comparator | For the control group, a total of 100 mLs of 0.9% sodium chloride will be transferred to a Hospira LifeCare container and infused over 15 minutes (6.7 mL/min). A beyond use expiration of 6 hours will be placed on the container. |
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| Acetaminophen treatment | Active Comparator | For the treatment group, a total of 100 milliliters (mLs) of acetaminophen (1000 mg) will be transferred to a Hospira LifeCare container and infused over 15 minutes (6.7 mLs/min). A beyond use expiration of 6 hours at room temperature will place on the container, as recommended by the manufacturer. |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
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| Placebo | Drug | For the control group, a total of 100 mLs of 0.9% sodium chloride will be transferred to a Hospira LifeCare container and infused over 15 minutes (6.7 mL/min). A beyond use expiration of 6 hours will be placed on the container. All admixture manipulations will be completed by the pharmaceutical staff according to the chapter 797 guidelines in the U.S. Pharmacopoeia. The treatment period will begin after admission and randomization, and will continue until surgical intervention. |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Opioid usage | Participants will be assessed for opioid utilization until they go to surgery: an average of 24 hours. | 24 Hours |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Length of stay | Participants will be followed for the duration of their hospital stay, an expected average of 1 week. Length of stay, vital signs (blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate), pain scores using the visual analog scale (VAS), and opioid induced side effects including: nausea, vomiting, changes in blood pressure and delirium | Up to 1 week |
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
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| Jennifer L Costello, PharmD | Lancaster General Hospital | Study Chair |
| Gerald W Rothacker, MD | Lancaster General Hospital | Principal Investigator |
| Jason Hall, PharmD | Lancaster General Hospital | Principal Investigator |
| Jill Rebuck, PharmD | Lancaster General Hospital | Principal Investigator |
| Michael A Horst, PhD | Lancaster General Hospital | Principal Investigator |
| Melody Dillman, RN | Lancaster General Hospital | Principal Investigator |
| Michael Gish, MD | Lancaster General Hospital | Principal Investigator |
| Vincent Batista, MD | Lancaster General Hospital | Principal Investigator |
| James H Carson, MD | Lancaster General Hospital | Principal Investigator |
| Frank M Essis, MD |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Lancaster General Hospital | Lancaster | Pennsylvania | 17604 | United States |
| PubMed Identifier | Type | Citation | Retractions |
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| Background | Abbott C. Falls and hip fractures [updated: February 2011]. University of Missouri-Columbia School of Health Professions. Available at: http://www.vhct.org/case4007/index.htm. Accessed September 26, 2011. | ||
| 15187857 | Background | Edelstein DM, Aharonoff GB, Karp A, Capla EL, Zuckerman JD, Koval KJ. Effect of postoperative delirium on outcome after hip fracture. Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2004 May;(422):195-200. doi: 10.1097/01.blo.0000128649.59959.0c. | |
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D010146 | Pain |
| D006620 | Hip Fractures |
| ID | Term |
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| D009461 | Neurologic Manifestations |
| D012816 | Signs and Symptoms |
| D013568 | Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms |
| D005264 | Femoral Fractures |
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| Acetaminophen IV | Drug | For the treatment group, a total of 100 milliliters (mLs) of acetaminophen (1000 mg) will be transferred to a Hospira LifeCare container and infused over 15 minutes (6.7 mLs/min). A beyond use expiration of 6 hours at room temperature will place on the container, as recommended by the manufacturer. All admixture manipulations will be completed by the pharmaceutical staff according to the chapter 797 guidelines in the U.S. Pharmacopoeia. The treatment period will begin after admission and randomization, and will continue until surgical intervention. |
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| Vital signs | Participants will be followed for the duration of their hospital stay, an expected average of 1 week. Length of stay, vital signs (blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate), pain scores using the visual analog scale (VAS), and opioid induced side effects including: nausea, vomiting, changes in blood pressure and delirium | Up to 1 week |
| Pain scores | Participants will be followed for the duration of their hospital stay, an expected average of 1 week. Length of stay, vital signs (blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate), pain scores using the visual analog scale (VAS), and opioid induced side effects including: nausea, vomiting, changes in blood pressure and delirium | Up to 1 week |
| Opioid induced side effects | Participants will be followed for the duration of their hospital stay, an expected average of 1 week. Length of stay, vital signs (blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate), pain scores using the visual analog scale (VAS), and opioid induced side effects including: nausea, vomiting, changes in blood pressure and delirium | Up to 1 week |
| Lancaster General Hospital |
| Principal Investigator |
| David P Hughes, MD | Lancaster General Hospital | Principal Investigator |
| Heidi L Testa, RN | Lancaster General Hospital | Principal Investigator |
| Kay M Knepper, RN | Lancaster General Hospital | Principal Investigator |
| LouAnne Kruse, RN | Lancaster General Hospital | Principal Investigator |
| Background |
| Schuurmans MJ, Duursma SA, Shortridge-Baggett LM, Clevers GJ, Pel-Littel R. Elderly patients with a hip fracture: the risk for delirium. Appl Nurs Res. 2003 May;16(2):75-84. doi: 10.1016/s0897-1897(03)00012-0. |
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| 16307627 | Background | Beaupre LA, Jones CA, Saunders LD, Johnston DW, Buckingham J, Majumdar SR. Best practices for elderly hip fracture patients. A systematic overview of the evidence. J Gen Intern Med. 2005 Nov;20(11):1019-25. doi: 10.1111/j.1525-1497.2005.00219.x. |
| Background | Baumann T, Strickland J. Pain Management. In:DiPiro JT, et al., editors. Pharmacotherpay. 7th ed. New York: McGraw-Hill;2008. 989-1002 |
| 18686750 | Background | Chau DL, Walker V, Pai L, Cho LM. Opiates and elderly: use and side effects. Clin Interv Aging. 2008;3(2):273-8. doi: 10.2147/cia.s1847. |
| Background | Ofirmev [package insert].San Diego, Ca: Cadence Pharmaceuticals; 2011 |
| 15791113 | Background | Sinatra RS, Jahr JS, Reynolds LW, Viscusi ER, Groudine SB, Payen-Champenois C. Efficacy and safety of single and repeated administration of 1 gram intravenous acetaminophen injection (paracetamol) for pain management after major orthopedic surgery. Anesthesiology. 2005 Apr;102(4):822-31. doi: 10.1097/00000542-200504000-00019. |
| 16130055 | Background | Pettersson PH, Jakobsson J, Owall A. Intravenous acetaminophen reduced the use of opioids compared with oral administration after coronary artery bypass grafting. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2005 Jun;19(3):306-9. doi: 10.1053/j.jvca.2005.03.006. |
| 15763605 | Background | Singla N, Pong A, Newman K; MD-10 Study Group. Combination oxycodone 5 mg/ibuprofen 400 mg for the treatment of pain after abdominal or pelvic surgery in women: a randomized, double-blind, placebo- and active-controlled parallel-group study. Clin Ther. 2005 Jan;27(1):45-57. doi: 10.1016/j.clinthera.2005.01.010. |
| 17643995 | Background | Cattabriga I, Pacini D, Lamazza G, Talarico F, Di Bartolomeo R, Grillone G, Bacchi-Reggiani L. Intravenous paracetamol as adjunctive treatment for postoperative pain after cardiac surgery: a double blind randomized controlled trial. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2007 Sep;32(3):527-31. doi: 10.1016/j.ejcts.2007.05.017. Epub 2007 Jul 23. |
| D050723 | Fractures, Bone |
| D014947 | Wounds and Injuries |
| D025981 | Hip Injuries |
| D007869 | Leg Injuries |