Vitamin c shot may boost pain relief after knee surgery
NCT ID NCT05514197
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at whether giving a single high dose of vitamin C through an IV, along with nerve blocks, could reduce pain and help people recover faster after total knee replacement. 73 adults aged 50 to 80 took part. The researchers measured pain levels, soreness, and how much morphine was needed after surgery.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- vitamin C (ascorbic acid)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple, low-cost way to improve pain control and recovery after knee replacement surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed trial with only 73 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. High-dose vitamin C can cause side effects like nausea or kidney stones in some people.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Chi Mei Medical Center
Tainan, Tainan City, 701, Taiwan
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