New shot could cut opioid use after bunion surgery

NCT ID NCT05831449

First seen Mar 20, 2026 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 8 times

Summary

This Phase 3 trial tested an experimental long-acting local anesthetic called CPL-01 in 616 people having bunion surgery. The goal was to see if it reduces pain and the need for opioid rescue medication compared to a standard anesthetic or placebo. Participants received the injection during surgery and were monitored for pain scores and opioid use afterward.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Todd Bertoch

    Salt Lake City, Utah, 84101, United States

What this could mean

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

Active substance

CPL-01 (long-acting ropivacaine local anesthetic injection)

What this could lead to

If successful, CPL-01 could provide longer-lasting pain relief after surgery and reduce the need for opioid painkillers.

What could go wrong

This is a completed Phase 3 trial, but results are not yet public. The effect may be modest, and some people may still need opioids for breakthrough pain.

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Bunion Pain, Postoperative

As listed by the trial registrant

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