New study tests pain relief without opioids after ACL surgery

NCT ID NCT03818932

First seen Apr 02, 2026 · Last updated May 05, 2026 · Updated 6 times

Summary

This study tested whether a nonopioid pain regimen works as well as standard opioids after ACL knee surgery. 90 adults were randomly assigned to receive either nonopioid or opioid pain medicine. Pain levels and physical function were tracked for 10 days after surgery. The goal is to find effective pain control that avoids the risks of opioids.

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Locations

  • Henry Ford Health System

    Detroit, Michigan, 48202, United States

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