Using magnesium to reduce postoperative pain after hip surgery

Magnesium As an Adjuvant Agent for Postoperative Pain Control Following Periacetabular Osteotomy

PHASE4 · University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center · NCT05947760

This study is testing if giving magnesium during hip surgery can help reduce pain afterward and lower the need for opioid painkillers.

Quick facts

PhasePHASE4
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment64 (estimated)
Ages14 Years to 89 Years
SexAll
SponsorUniversity Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center (other)
Locations1 site (Cleveland, Ohio)
Trial IDNCT05947760 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This clinical trial investigates the effectiveness of intravenous magnesium sulfate as an adjuvant treatment during periacetabular osteotomy surgery. The goal is to determine if administering magnesium can lead to decreased postoperative pain and reduce the need for opioid medications. Participants will be monitored for pain levels and opioid usage following their surgery. This phase 4 study aims to provide insights into pain management strategies for patients undergoing this specific surgical procedure.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are patients scheduled for periacetabular osteotomy, with or without hip arthroscopy.

Not a fit: Patients with severe renal insufficiency, heart failure, or certain heart conditions may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly reduce postoperative pain and reliance on opioids for patients undergoing hip surgery.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promising results with magnesium as a pain management strategy, suggesting potential for success in this approach.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients undergoing periacetabular osteotomy with or without adjuvant hip arthroscopy

Exclusion Criteria:

* illiterate or non-English speaking patients
* patients with 2nd or 3rd degree AV block
* patients with severe renal insufficiency
* patients with heart failure
* patients with bradycardia

Where this trial is running

Cleveland, Ohio

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.

View on ClinicalTrials.gov →

Conditions: Pain, Postoperative, periacetabular osteotomy, IV magnesium sulfate, Decreased opioid usage

Last reviewed 2026-05-15 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.