New painkiller may cut opioid use after foot surgery
NCT ID NCT05494645
First seen May 12, 2026 · Last updated May 23, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study tested whether adding a long-acting painkiller called Exparel to standard numbing injections can improve pain control and reduce the need for opioid pain pills after foot or ankle surgery. 248 adults having elective foot or ankle surgery took part. Researchers measured how long the block lasted and how many opioids patients used in the first few days after surgery.
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St. Luke's University Health Network
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, 18015, United States
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