Comparing two pain relief methods for leg surgery recovery
Treatments studied
Part of Injuries & trauma, Pain clinical trials.
This trial compares two pain medicines after lower limb surgery: one given in the spine and one in the vein. It aims to find which works better for pain relief.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 60 years old
- You are scheduled for surgery on a leg or foot
- You are able to receive spinal anesthesia
- You are not allergic to any of the study drugs
- You are not dependent on opioid pain medicines
- You can understand and report your pain level after surgery
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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