Lower-dose pain medication for knee replacement surgery
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether a lower dose of a pain medication given through spinal anesthesia can provide good pain relief after knee replacement surgery with fewer side effects. It may help reduce risks like low blood pressure or slow heart rate.
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Who can take part
- You must be between 18 and 60 years old.
- You must be scheduled for a knee replacement surgery.
- You must be in good physical health (ASA class II or III).
- You must not have allergies to the study drugs.
- You must not have heart rhythm problems, neurological disorders, or be pregnant or breastfeeding.
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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