Could a single dose of methadone during surgery slash post-op pain?

NCT ID NCT05417100

First seen Jan 28, 2026 · Last updated Apr 30, 2026 · Updated 13 times

Summary

This study looks at whether giving methadone during spinal surgery can reduce pain and the need for extra painkillers in the first three days after surgery. About 17 adults having spinal surgery for cancer will take part. Researchers will compare standard pain treatment with and without methadone to see which works better.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (All Protocol Activities)

    New York, New York, 10065, United States

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