New pill VX-993 tested for Post-Surgery pain relief

NCT ID NCT06619847

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This completed Phase 2 trial tested the drug VX-993 in 367 people who had bunion surgery. The goal was to see if it safely reduces acute pain compared to a placebo. Participants took VX-993 tablets or a placebo, and researchers measured pain intensity over 48 hours.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

VX-993 (oral tablet)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could provide a new option for managing short-term pain after surgery.

What could go wrong

This is an early-phase trial (Phase 2) with a small sample focused on one surgery type. Results may not apply to other pain types, and the drug may not prove effective or safe enough for approval.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Acute Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Arizona Research Center

    Phoenix, Arizona, 85053, United States

  • Atlanta Center for Medical Research

    Atlanta, Georgia, 30331, United States

  • BioBehavioral Research of Austin

    Austin, Texas, 78759, United States

  • Clinical Pharmacology of Miami

    Miami, Florida, 33172, United States

  • Endeavor Clinical Trials

    San Antonio, Texas, 78240, United States

  • ForCare Clinical Research

    Tampa, Florida, 33613, United States

  • HD Research LLC | First Surgical Hospital

    Bellaire, Texas, 77401, United States

  • HD Research LLC | Legent Orthopedic Hospital

    Carrollton, Texas, 75006, United States

  • JBR Clinical Research

    Salt Lake City, Utah, 84107, United States

  • Memorial Hermann Village

    Houston, Texas, 77043, United States

  • New Hope Research Development | Tarzana, CA

    Tarzana, California, 91356, United States

  • Shoals Medical Trials Inc.

    Sheffield, Alabama, 35660, United States

  • Trovare Clinical Research

    Bakersfield, California, 93301, United States

  • Woodland International Research Group

    Little Rock, Arkansas, 72211, United States