Can a common steroid replace opioids after ACL surgery?
NCT ID NCT07158476
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether adding a short course of the steroid methylprednisolone to standard pain treatment can lower pain and reduce the need for opioids after ACL repair. About 90 people aged 13 to 50 having ACL surgery will take part. The goal is to find a safer way to manage post-surgery pain without increasing complications.
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Saint Louis University
RECRUITINGSt Louis, Missouri, 63110, United States
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