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Methadone in TKA for Post-op Pain and Opioid Reduction

RecruitingPhase 3Ages 18 Years - 75 YearsAllMedical University of South Carolina
NCT07226076 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

This randomized, double-blind controlled trial investigates whether intraoperative IV methadone (0.15 mg/kg based on ideal body weight) reduces acute postoperative pain and opioid consumption in patients undergoing elective total knee arthroplasty under spinal anesthesia with mepivacaine.

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion * Ages 18-75 years of age * Undergoing elective primary total knee arthroplasty with mepivacaine in the spinal anesthesia Exclusion * Allergy to methadone or mepivacaine * Severe liver disease defined as Child's Pugh Class C * End stage renal disease requiring dialysis * Known diagnosis of prolonged QT syndrome * Currently pregnant * Unable to provide written, informed consent * Non-English speaking
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What it tests

  • Methadone Hydrochloride
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Where

1 site
Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, United States
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