January 02, 2007
Institutional Review Board, Hospital for Special Surgery
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David W. Altchek, MD
Edward V. Craig, MD
Scott A. Rodeo, MD
Russell F. Warren, MD
The primary objective of this study is to demonstrate the safety and efficacy of alvimopan in preventing or reducing GI side effects in subjects taking oral opioids (hydrocodone/acetaminophen) for acute pain management after ambulatory shoulder surgery. A secondary objective is to assess the effects of alvimopan on opioid symptom distress and other subject-reported outcomes.
Approximately 300 subjects are to be enrolled across 30 study centers nationwide; approximately 10 subjects are to be enrolled at the Hospital for Special Surgery. Once enrolled, the duration of the study and the follow-up include a baseline screening period of one week prior to surgery, the first two weeks following surgery, and a phone call at approximately six weeks following surgery; a total of 5 weeks. Subjects will undergo 4 study-related visits, consisting of 2 sets of blood tests, 2 physical exams, patient questionnaires, and daily reporting of GI symptoms in a study diary (which will be provided). Some subjects will receive the investigational medication, while others will receive a placebo.
Major Inclusion Criteria
Major Exclusion Criteria
Kathryn Fong
Clinical Research Assistant
Sports Medicine Service
Belaire 7I
fongk@hss.edu
212.774.7524