New painkiller could cut opioid use after knee surgery
Symptom relief
Not yet recruiting
This study tests whether a long-acting painkiller (bupivacaine-meloxicam) can reduce pain and the need for opioid medications after robot-assisted knee replacement. 150 adults with knee osteoarthritis will receive either the new painkiller or a standard injection. Researchers wil…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Allegheny Singer Research Institute (also known as Allegheny Health Network Research Institute) • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC