New painkiller may reduce opioid use after ankle surgery

NCT ID NCT07212114

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 29 times

Summary

This study tests whether a long-lasting painkiller called EXPAREL works better than the standard bupivacaine for pain after total ankle replacement. About 104 adults having ankle surgery will receive one of the two drugs as a nerve block. The goal is to see which provides better pain relief and reduces the need for opioid painkillers.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • Emory University Orthopaedic Hospital Musculoskeletal Institute (MSK)

    RECRUITING

    Atlanta, Georgia, 30329, United States

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

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