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Auricular Acupuncture As Part Of A Multimodal Analgesic Regimen For Reduction Of Opioid Analgesic Use After Surgery To Repair Lower Leg Fractures- A Randomized Controlled Trial
The purpose is to find out if incorporation of an intraoperative electro auricular acupuncture protocol when added to a standard multimodal analgesic regimen for patients undergoing surgery to repair lower leg fracture under spinal anesthesia will help reduce postoperative opioid use.
Details
| Lead sponsor | Baylor College of Medicine |
|---|---|
| Phase | NA |
| Status | WITHDRAWN |
| Start date | 2025-12-11 |
| Completion | 2026-12-31 |
Conditions
- Pain, Postoperative
- Fracture, Ankle
- Pilon Fracture of Tibia
- Foot Fracture
Interventions
- Auricular acupuncture
Primary outcomes
- Total opioid analgesic use for 14 days after surgery — 14 days
Total opioid given in hospital and taken at home, converted to oral morphine equivalents
Countries
United States