๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-08-20

Non-Narcotic Pain Control After ACL Reconstruction (NCT06973785)

๐Ÿ”ต Active, Not Recruiting Phase2 ๐Ÿ’Š Investigational Drug / Biologic Sponsor: The Cleveland Clinic

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

This is a double-blind randomized controlled trial of standard of care therapy, either oral ketorolac (experimental group) or oral oxycodone (control group) to demonstrate efficacy in reducing the percentage of narcotic doses taken and documenting the number of patients with no exposure to any narcotics (take zero oxycodone) after undergoing primary knee ACL reconstruction outpatient surgery.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Cleveland Clinic Coral Springs โ€” Coral Springs, Florida

Age range: 15 Years to 55 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (3 Sites)

  • Cleveland Clinic Coral Springs โ€” Coral Springs, Florida
  • Cleveland clinic sports medicine โ€” Garfield, Ohio
  • Cleveland Clinic โ€” Strongsville, Ohio

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (866) 223-8100

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

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๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
๐Ÿ›๏ธ View Official NIH Record โ†—