Can a single pill cut opioid use after hip surgery?

NCT ID NCT06807866

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a single 60 mg dose of duloxetine, given before total hip replacement surgery, can reduce the amount of narcotic painkillers patients need afterward. Researchers will compare duloxetine to a placebo in 64 adults. The goal is to see if this approach leads to better pain control and less reliance on opioids.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

duloxetine

What this could lead to

If it works, this could offer a simple way to reduce opioid use and improve pain control after hip replacement surgery.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-phase trial with only 64 participants. Duloxetine may not reduce pain or opioid use better than placebo, and it can cause side effects like nausea or dizziness.

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  • University of Miami

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    Miami, Florida, 33136, United States

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