Sleep Quality and Pain Medication Use Following Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair

Sleep Quality and Pain Medication Use Following Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair

The purpose of this study is to investigate if oral melatonin reduces postoperative sleep 18 disturbances and narcotics use. We will enroll patients undergoing primary arthroscopic rotator 19 cuff repair (ARCR) at the Rothman Institute.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients who undergo primary ARCR
• Patient willing and able to complete postoperative surveys

Exclusion Criteria:

• Daily melatonin use for > 1 week during the last 3 months
• Irreparable tears
• Revision rotator cuff repairs
• Severe glenohumeral arthritis
• Concurrent adhesive capsulitis
• Age less than 18
• Pregnancy
• History of substance abuse (drug or alcohol)
• Workman's comp patient or patient has current litigation pending
• Allergy to melatonin
• History of delirium/psychiatric/depression/ on antidepressants
• History of insomnia/ on sleep aid medication
• Use of prescription sedatives
• use of Zelboraf (vemurafenib)
• Use of all blood thinning medications besides aspirin (warfarin, plavix, lovenox, etc.)
• Sleep apnea