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Non-Narcotic Pain Control After ACL Reconstruction
NCT06973785 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
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.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- DRUG dispense of study drug
- DRUG Ketorolac
Study Locations (3)
Ohio
- Cleveland clinic sports medicine — Garfield
- Cleveland Clinic — Strongsville
Florida
- Cleveland Clinic Coral Springs — Coral Springs
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 30 participants |
| Start Date | 2025-07-15 |
| Est. Completion | 2026-12-31 |
| Phase | Phase 3 |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT06973785
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT06973785 describes a study currently listed as recruiting. It is categorized as Phase 3, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 30 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is The Cleveland Clinic, which has 607 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 2 conditions, with ACL Injuries appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions — of which dispense of study drug is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT06973785 reports 3 study locations spanning 2 distinct geographic areas — top geographies include Ohio, Florida. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT06973785 about?
NCT06973785 is a clinical study titled "Non-Narcotic Pain Control After ACL Reconstruction". 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 narco...
What is the current status of trial NCT06973785?
This trial is currently recruiting. It is a Phase 3 study. The enrollment target is 30 participants. The study started on 2025-07-15. Estimated completion is 2026-12-31.
What conditions does trial NCT06973785 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: ACL Injuries, ACL - Anterior Cruciate Ligament Rupture. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT06973785?
The interventions under investigation include: dispense of study drug (DRUG), Ketorolac (DRUG). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT06973785?
This trial is sponsored by The Cleveland Clinic, which has 607 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT06973785 being conducted?
This trial has 3 study locations across Florida, Ohio. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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