Intravenous Acetaminophen as Adjuvant Therapy for Pain Control in Geriatric Hip Fracture Patients

September 29, 2014 updated by: Michael A. Horst, PhD, MPHS, MS, Lancaster General Hospital
This research study is a prospective, randomized, blinded, placebo controlled trial evaluating the benefit of IV acetaminophen (Ofirmev™) 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.

Study Overview

Status

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Withdrawn

Conditions

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Intervention / Treatment

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Detailed Description

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.

Study Type

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Interventional

Phase

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  • Phase 3

Contacts and Locations

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Study Locations

  • United States
    • Pennsylvania
      • Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States, 17604
        • Lancaster General Hospital

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

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Ages Eligible for Study

65 years and older (Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • All patients aged at least 65 years with a diagnosis of hip fracture with whom surgical intervention is expected
  • Patients with the following surgeons ( David Hughes MD, Gerald Rothacker MD, Frank Essis MD, James Carson MD, Michael Gish MD, Vincent Battista MD)

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Documented drug or alcohol addiction or abuse
  • Documented serum sodium levels > 145 mmol/L
  • Documented serum chloride levels > 107 mmol/L
  • Impaired liver function defined as an ALT or AST > 3 times the upper limit of normal, Child-Pugh class C, or patients with documented active liver disease
  • Known allergy or intolerance to acetaminophen
  • Weight ≤ 50 kg
  • Creatinine clearance (CrCl) ≤ 30 ml/min as determined by the Cockcroft-Gault equation
  • Documented dementia
  • Acetaminophen (> 650 mg) or opioid (> 7 mg IV morphine equivalence) use within the previous 24 hours
  • Documented chronic opioid use

Study Plan

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How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: Quadruple

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm

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Intervention / Treatment

Intervention / Treatment

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Placebo Comparator: Placebo
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.
Drug: Placebo
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.
Active Comparator: Acetaminophen treatment
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.
Drug: Acetaminophen IV
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.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Primary Outcome Measures

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Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Opioid usage
Time Frame: 24 Hours
Participants will be assessed for opioid utilization until they go to surgery: an average of 24 hours.
24 Hours

Secondary Outcome Measures

Secondary Outcome Measures

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Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Length of stay
Time Frame: Up to 1 week
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
Vital signs
Time Frame: Up to 1 week
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
Time Frame: Up to 1 week
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
Time Frame: Up to 1 week
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

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

Sponsor

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Lancaster General Hospital

Investigators

Investigators

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  • Study Chair: Jennifer L Costello, PharmD, Lancaster General Hospital
  • Principal Investigator: 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, Lancaster General Hospital
  • Principal Investigator: David P Hughes, MD, Lancaster General Hospital
  • Principal Investigator: Heidi L Testa, RN, Lancaster General Hospital
  • Principal Investigator: LouAnne Kruse, RN, Lancaster General Hospital

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General Publications

Study record dates

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December 1, 2011

Primary Completion (Actual)

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May 1, 2013

Study Completion (Actual)

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May 1, 2013

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January 23, 2012

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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January 24, 2012

First Posted (Estimate)

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January 27, 2012

Study Record Updates

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September 30, 2014

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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September 29, 2014

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September 1, 2014

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  • 2011-52 (Other Identifier: CCRRC)

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