Which painkiller works best after major head and neck surgery?

NCT ID NCT06784999

First seen May 02, 2026 · Last updated Jun 12, 2026 · Updated 10 times

Summary

This study compares two pain medications, sufentanil and methadone, to see which provides better pain control after head and neck reconstruction surgery. About 128 adults having this surgery will be randomly assigned to receive one of the two drugs. Researchers will track pain levels and how much extra pain medicine is needed during recovery.

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  • Indiana University

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    Indianapolis, Indiana, 46202, United States

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