New painkiller may cut opioid use after foot surgery
NCT ID NCT05494645
First seen May 12, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether adding a long-lasting painkiller (Exparel) to standard numbing medicine helps control pain and reduce opioid use after foot and ankle surgery. About 248 adults having elective surgery took part. The main goal was to see how long the pain relief lasted and how many pain pills patients needed.
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St. Luke's University Health Network
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, 18015, United States
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