Sugar pills may cut opioid use after hip surgery in teens

NCT ID NCT07373210

First seen Feb 01, 2026 · Last updated May 23, 2026 · Updated 14 times

Summary

This study tests whether taking placebo pills alongside standard pain medication can reduce opioid use and pain after hip surgery. Sixty-four teens and young adults undergoing a specific hip procedure will be randomly assigned to receive either placebo pills plus usual care or usual care alone. The goal is to see if this approach helps lower opioid consumption and improve recovery.

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Study contacts

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Locations

  • University of California San Francisco

    RECRUITING

    San Francisco, California, 94158, United States

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