New Opioid-Like drug aims to ease Post-Surgery pain
NCT ID NCT06602271
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a new drug called PF614, a modified form of oxycodone, for people with moderate to severe pain after tummy tuck surgery. About 320 adults will take either the drug or a placebo every 12 hours for up to 4 days. Researchers will measure pain relief and watch for side effects.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- PF614 (an oxycodone prodrug extended-release capsule)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could provide a new option for managing pain after surgery with potentially less risk of misuse.
- What could go wrong
- This is a Phase 3 trial, but it's still testing against placebo, and results may not apply to other types of pain. As an opioid, PF614 carries risks of side effects and dependence.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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CenExel / Atlanta Center for Medical Research (ACMR)
RECRUITINGAtlanta, Georgia, 30331, United States
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CenExel / JBR
RECRUITINGSalt Lake City, Utah, 84107, United States
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HD Research - Memorial Hermann Surgery Center
RECRUITINGHouston, Texas, 77043, United States
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