NAC supplement to reduce pain after hand or foot surgery
Treatments studied
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Brain & nervous system, Cancer, Pain, Skin clinical trials.
This study tests whether a nutritional supplement called NAC (n-acetylcysteine) can help reduce pain after outpatient hand, arm, or foot/ankle surgery. You would take the supplement before and after your surgery, and the study team will track your pain and recovery.
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Who can take part
- You are scheduled for an outpatient surgery on your hand, arm, or foot/ankle (you go home the same day).
- You can visit the study team within 14 days before your surgery.
- You can complete surveys and have a blood draw.
- You are willing to take the study supplement (NAC) as directed and avoid certain other supplements/meds during the study.
- You do not have an allergy to NAC or its ingredients.
- You must not be on daily opioid pain relievers for 3 months or longer, and you must not take daily nitrates (heart medications).
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding (or you agree to use contraception).
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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