Helping Veterans manage pain after surgery to reduce opioid use
Reducing Chronic Opioid Use Among Veterans Undergoing Community Care Surgery Using a Transitional Pain Service
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · VA SALT LAKE CITY HEALTHCARE SYSTEM · NIH-11018544
This study is looking at a new program to help Veterans manage their pain after orthopedic surgery, especially when they’re treated outside of VA hospitals, by seeing if virtual support can make their care better and help them avoid long-term use of pain medications.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | VA SALT LAKE CITY HEALTHCARE SYSTEM (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (SALT LAKE CITY, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11018544 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates a new way to help Veterans manage their pain after surgery, especially when they receive care outside of VA hospitals. It focuses on a program called the Transitional Pain Service (TPS), which uses a multidisciplinary approach to provide better pain management before and after surgery. The study aims to see if this program can be delivered virtually to improve care coordination and reduce the risk of chronic opioid use among Veterans undergoing orthopedic surgery at non-VA hospitals.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are Veterans who are scheduled for orthopedic surgery at non-VA hospitals and are at risk for chronic opioid use.
Not a fit: Patients who are not undergoing surgery or those who do not have access to community care services may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce the risk of chronic opioid use among Veterans after surgery.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown that the Transitional Pain Service can effectively reduce chronic opioid use among Veterans after orthopedic surgery, but this specific virtual approach is novel.
Where this research is happening
SALT LAKE CITY, UNITED STATES
- VA SALT LAKE CITY HEALTHCARE SYSTEM — SALT LAKE CITY, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: BROOKE, BENJAMIN S. — VA SALT LAKE CITY HEALTHCARE SYSTEM
- Study coordinator: BROOKE, BENJAMIN S.
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.