One dose of methadone may improve recovery after surgery
NCT ID NCT07565870
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This Phase 3 trial will test whether a single dose of methadone given during surgery can improve pain control and recovery compared to standard short-acting opioids. About 400 adults having intermediate-risk noncardiac surgery will take part. The main goal is to see if patients feel better the day after surgery.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Methadone (a long-acting opioid painkiller)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple way to reduce post-surgery pain and speed up recovery with fewer opioid-related side effects.
- What could go wrong
- This is a single-dose approach in a specific surgery type, so results may not apply broadly. Methadone carries risks like respiratory depression, and the trial is not yet recruiting.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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UCI
Irvine, California, 92697, United States
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