Total Shoulder Arthroplasty Preoperative Pain Threshold and Association With Postoperative Opioid Consumption
Launched by THE COOPER HEALTH SYSTEM · Nov 14, 2023
Trial Information
Current as of September 08, 2025
Enrolling by invitation
Keywords
ClinConnect Summary
Prior to undergoing total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA), it is important to counsel the patient on what the postoperative period will look like. Important factors that patients must consider include recovery time, amount of experienced pain, and risks for complications. A lower preoperative pain level has been shown to be a strong predictor of less postoperative pain, less opioid consumption, and greater patient satisfaction. However, pain is relative and typically quantified on a scale of 1-10. The pressure pain algometer is a tool that allows for the quantification of pain threshold and has...
Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • Patients 18 years or older
- • Patients who are scheduled to undergo a Total Shoulder Arthroplasty
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • Patients younger than 18 years
- • Patients who are scheduled to undergo a Total Shoulder Arthroplasty
About The Cooper Health System
The Cooper Health System is a leading academic healthcare organization dedicated to delivering high-quality clinical care, advancing medical research, and providing education in the health sciences. With a robust network of hospitals, outpatient facilities, and specialized care centers, Cooper is committed to improving patient outcomes through innovative treatments and cutting-edge clinical trials. The system's research initiatives focus on a wide range of medical disciplines, fostering collaboration among healthcare professionals and academic institutions to enhance evidence-based practices and contribute to the advancement of medical knowledge.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Camden, New Jersey, United States
Patients applied
Trial Officials
Catherine J Fedorka, MD
Principal Investigator
Cooper University Hospital Department of Orthopedics
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported