Can a single injection before stitches cut Post-Surgery opioid use?
NCT ID NCT07753629
First seen Aug 07, 2026 ยท Last updated Aug 07, 2026
Summary
This trial tests whether injecting a mixture of local anesthetics and pain relievers under the skin before closing the wound can reduce pain after orthopedic wide excision surgery for bone or soft tissue tumors. Half of the participants will receive the active mixture, while the other half will get a saline control, and neither they nor the assessors will know which. The main goal is to see if this injection lowers the amount of opioid pain medication needed in the first 24 hours after surgery, with additional measures of pain scores, nausea, and quality of recovery.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only โ not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- A mixture of local anesthetics and pain relievers (ropivacaine, morphine, ketorolac, epinephrine) injected under the skin at the surgical site before wound closure.
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this injection could provide better pain control after bone or soft tissue tumor surgery, reducing the need for opioid painkillers and improving recovery.
- What could go wrong
- The trial is small and early, so results may not be conclusive. The injection might not reduce pain significantly, and there are potential risks like allergic reactions or side effects from the medications.
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