New study aims to cut opioid use after knee surgery with simple additives
NCT ID NCT07386600
First seen Feb 04, 2026 · Last updated May 23, 2026 · Updated 14 times
Summary
This study tests whether adding dexamethasone or dexmedetomidine to standard numbing medicine can reduce the need for strong painkillers after knee replacement. About 96 older adults will be randomly assigned to one of three groups to compare pain relief and side effects. The goal is to improve recovery and lower opioid use.
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Poznan University of Medical Sciences
RECRUITINGPoznan, 62-701, Poland
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