Could a One-Time methadone shot during hip surgery cut painkiller dependence?
NCT ID NCT07227064
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether giving a single intravenous dose of methadone during hip replacement surgery reduces pain and the need for extra opioids right after the operation. Researchers will compare pain scores and opioid use in 162 adults receiving either methadone or a placebo. The goal is to see if this simple addition improves recovery and lowers opioid consumption.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- methadone
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple way to better manage pain after hip replacement and reduce the need for other opioids.
- What could go wrong
- This is a single-center trial with 162 people, so results may not apply broadly. Methadone can cause side effects like nausea or breathing problems.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Medical University of South Carolina
RECRUITINGCharleston, South Carolina, 29425, United States
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