Steroid injection for pain after ACL repair
Treatments studied
Part of Brain & nervous system, Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a single dose of methylprednisolone (a steroid) can reduce pain after ACL knee surgery. You will be randomly assigned to receive either the steroid or a placebo, and your pain levels will be tracked.
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Who can take part
- You are having ACL repair or reconstruction using a tendon from your own body.
- You are between 13 and 50 years old.
- You do not have significant injuries to other bones or organs.
- You have not had a previous ACL revision surgery or other major knee surgeries at the same time.
- You do not have a history of alcohol or drug abuse, or chronic opioid use.
- You are not pregnant and do not have certain medical conditions like kidney failure, liver disease, severe heart disease, diabetes, or stomach ulcers.
Quick eligibility check
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