New study tests pain relief without opioids after ACL surgery
NCT ID NCT03818932
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether a nonopioid pain regimen works as well as standard opioids after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. 90 adults having ACL surgery were randomly assigned to receive either nonopioid or opioid pain control. The goal was to see if the nonopioid approach could manage pain just as well, potentially reducing opioid use and side effects.
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Henry Ford Health System
Detroit, Michigan, 48202, United States
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