Fake pills, real relief? placebo study aims to cut opioid use after hip surgery
NCT ID NCT07373210
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether taking placebo pills alongside standard opioid painkillers can reduce pain and opioid use in adolescents and young adults after hip surgery. 64 participants will either receive the placebo plus usual care or usual care alone. The goal is to see if the placebo effect can help manage pain and lower the need for opioids.
What this could mean
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Active substance
open-label placebo pills
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a way to reduce opioid use after surgery by harnessing the placebo effect, even when patients know the pills are fake.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 64 participants, so results may not apply widely. The placebo effect is unpredictable and may not significantly reduce pain or opioid consumption.
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University of California San Francisco
RECRUITINGSan Francisco, California, 94158, United States
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