Knee surgery patients may need fewer opioids with one dose of methadone

NCT ID NCT07226076

First seen Nov 10, 2025 · Last updated Jun 18, 2026 · Updated 30 times

Summary

This study tests whether giving a single dose of methadone during knee replacement surgery can lower pain and reduce the need for other opioid painkillers right after the operation. About 162 adults having elective knee replacement will take part. Half will receive methadone and half a placebo, and researchers will compare their pain scores and how much extra pain medicine they need.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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

Locations

  • Medical University of South Carolina

    RECRUITING

    Charleston, South Carolina, 29425, United States

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

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Pain, Postoperative

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