Ear acupuncture aimed at cutting opioid use after leg surgery – study pulled

NCT ID NCT05984433

First seen Mar 22, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 12 times

Summary

This study planned to see if adding ear acupuncture during surgery to repair a broken lower leg could lower the amount of opioid painkillers patients needed afterward. It was designed for adults aged 18 to 64 having ankle surgery. However, the study was withdrawn before any participants were enrolled, so no results are available.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Ben Taub Hospital

    Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

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