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Opioid-Free Medication Regimen for Pain Control for Patients Undergoing Robot Assisted Radical Prostatectomy for Prostate Cancer

Trial Status: active

This phase II/III trial compares the effect of an opioid free medication regimen, consisting of ketamine, ketorolac and acetaminophen, to an opioid containing medication regimen, consisting of oxycodone and acetaminophen, for pain control for patients undergoing robot assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) for prostate cancer. Ketamine blocks pathways to the brain involved in sensing pain. Ketorolac is a non steroidal anti-inflammatory medication that may help relieve pain. Acetaminophen elevates the pain threshold and may help relieve pain. Oxycodone is an opioid, morphine-like medication that may help relieve pain. Receiving an opioid free medication regimen may result in less side effects than an opioid containing regimen while possibly still providing adequate pain control for patients undergoing RARP for prostate cancer.