Methadone in THA for Post-op Pain and Opioid Reduction (NCT07227064)
Reduction of Post-op Pain and Opioid Consumption With the Addition of Methadone in Total Hip Arthroplasty: a Double-blind Randomized Control Trial
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
This randomized, double-blind controlled trial investigates whether intraoperative intravenous methadone (0.15 mg/kg based on ideal body weight) reduces acute postoperative pain and opioid consumption in patients undergoing elective total hip arthroplasty under spinal anesthesia with mepivacaine. The primary outcome is patient-reported pain on a visual analog scale (VAS) 30-60 minutes after arrival in the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU). Secondary outcomes include opioid use, pain scores over time, incidence of nausea/vomiting, and quality of recovery. A total of 162 subjects will be enrolled at MUSC surgical sites.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Medical University of South Carolina — Charleston, South Carolina
Age range: 18 Years to 75 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- Medical University of South Carolina — Charleston, South Carolina
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (843) 792-1869
Email: nitchie@musc.edu
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 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 § 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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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.