Non-opioid vs opioid painkiller for ACL surgery recovery
Treatments studied
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This study compares a new non-opioid painkiller (suzetrigine) to standard opioid pain medicines for pain relief after ACL surgery. It aims to find a safer, effective alternative without the risks of opioids.
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Who can take part
- You are having surgery to fix a first-time ACL tear
- You do not need surgery for other torn ligaments or a deep cartilage injury
- You do not take opioid pain medicine regularly
- You do not have severe liver disease
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding, and if you could become pregnant, your hormonal birth control uses only levonorgestrel or norethindrone
- You can use the study medications and complete electronic surveys about your pain
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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