Could a common steroid replace opioids after ACL surgery?
NCT ID NCT07158476
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 25 times
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 surgery. About 90 people aged 13 to 50 having ACL repair will participate. The goal is to improve pain control while avoiding opioid-related risks.
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Saint Louis University
RECRUITINGSt Louis, Missouri, 63110, United States
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