New ankle fracture study aims to cut opioid use after surgery
NCT ID NCT03696199
First seen Nov 06, 2025 · Last updated Apr 28, 2026 · Updated 23 times
Summary
This study compares three methods of pain control for people having surgery to fix a broken ankle. It tests a long-acting numbing medicine, a regional nerve block, and standard pain care. The goal is to see which approach reduces the need for strong opioid painkillers after surgery. About 70 adults with specific types of ankle fractures will take part.
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Lahey Hospital & Medical Center
RECRUITINGBurlington, Massachusetts, 01805, United States
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