Knee replacement patients may get better pain relief with morphine in the bone

NCT ID NCT06716749

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Apr 30, 2026 · Updated 16 times

Summary

This study tested whether adding morphine (a painkiller) to a standard antibiotic injection into the shin bone during knee replacement surgery helps reduce pain afterward. About 100 adults having their first knee replacement took part. Half got the antibiotic plus morphine, and half got the antibiotic alone. Researchers measured pain scores and how much extra pain medication patients needed after surgery.

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Locations

  • Carilion Clinic

    Roanoke, Virginia, 24014, United States

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