New Once-Daily pill could ease Post-Surgery pain

NCT ID NCT06545097

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tested a new drug called cebranopadol for treating moderate to severe pain after a tummy tuck (abdominoplasty). 279 adults took either a low or high dose of the drug or a placebo once daily for two days. Researchers measured pain levels over time and how much extra pain medicine was needed. The goal is to see if this drug offers a safe and effective option for managing acute pain after surgery.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

cebranopadol (also called TRN-228)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could provide a new once-daily painkiller for people recovering from surgery, reducing the need for rescue medication.

What could go wrong

This is a completed phase 3 trial, but results are not yet published. The drug may not prove significantly better than placebo, and side effects are possible.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Acute Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • ALLEVIATE 1 Site 001106

    Little Rock, Arkansas, 72211, United States

  • ALLEVIATE 1 Site 001110

    Bellaire, Texas, 77401, United States

  • ALLEVIATE 1 Site 001111

    San Antonio, Texas, 78240, United States

  • ALLEVIATE 1 Site 001112

    Miami, Florida, 33014, United States