Examination of clinical trials for post-operative, non-opioid pain management within the National Library of Medicine’s Clinical Trials Database

Introduction/Objectives: Clinical trials are essential for the advancement of medical practice and patient care. In recent decades, opioids have been widely prescribed for managing post-operative pain, resulting in significant dependence and overuse. This study assesses recent clinical trials from the National Library of Medicine’s Clinical Trials database that utilize non-opioid treatment approaches for post-operative care.