Reducing Opioid Use for Chronic Pain Patients Following Surgery

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Chronic Pain Opioid Use Postoperative Pain Opioid Dependence
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
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At a Glance
Age
18 and older
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Health Services Research
Participants needed
210 (estimated)
Sponsor
University Health Network, Toronto · Other
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About This Trial
Patients with chronic pain are often prescribed long-term opioid therapy, despite the serious risks and growing concerns related to opioid use. The Toronto General Hospital has created the world's first multidisciplinary perioperative Transitional Pain Service Program (TPSP) aimed at reducing the incidence and severity of chronic post-surgical pain. The TPSP incorporates a variety of mechanisms an…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * ≥ 18 years of age * Taking 10 -- 400 mg of preoperative oral morphine equivalents daily * Any type of surgical procedure, with the exception of those with palliative intent or organ transplantation * Able to read and understand English as posed on the questionnaire surveys pri…
Contacts

Karim Ladha, MD

416-719-0030

Karim.Ladha@uhn.ca

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Hance Clarke, MD, PhD

416-340-4800

Hance.Clarke@uhn.ca

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