A program to help reduce opioid prescriptions after surgery for older adults
A hospital discharge opioid taper support intervention to improve post-operative opioid prescribing
This study is looking to help older adults who have had orthopedic surgery by creating a personalized plan for safely reducing their use of opioids, with support from their healthcare team and follow-up calls to make sure they’re doing well.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Albert Einstein College of Medicine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Bronx, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11077855 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to improve the way opioids are prescribed to older adults after surgery by implementing a new support intervention. It involves creating a personalized opioid tapering schedule for patients, which is integrated into the electronic health record system, along with automated prescriptions and follow-up support via phone. The study will involve healthcare providers and patients undergoing orthopedic surgery, collecting data on their experiences and outcomes to assess the effectiveness of this intervention. By focusing on older adults, the research seeks to minimize the risks associated with excessive opioid use during post-operative care.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are older adults aged 65 and above who are undergoing orthopedic surgery.
Not a fit: Patients who are not undergoing surgery or are younger than 65 years old may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to safer opioid prescribing practices for older adults, reducing the risk of opioid-related harms.
How similar studies have performed: Similar interventions have shown promise in reducing opioid prescriptions, but this specific approach has not been rigorously tested before.
Where this research is happening
Bronx, United States
- Albert Einstein College of Medicine — Bronx, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Groeger, Justina L — Albert Einstein College of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Groeger, Justina L
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.