Adding steroid to pain plan after ACL knee surgery
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This study tests whether adding a steroid medication to standard pain management after ACL knee surgery can reduce pain and improve recovery. If you are having ACL surgery, this may help you recover with less discomfort.
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Who can take part
- You are between 14 and 65 years old.
- You are scheduled to have ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) reconstruction surgery.
- You do not have any medical condition that makes it unsafe to receive corticosteroids (a type of anti-inflammatory medication).
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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