Improving care for patients with opioid use disorder during surgery

Improving Perioperative Care for Patients with Opioid Use Disorder

['FUNDING_R01'] · UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN AT ANN ARBOR · NIH-10879287

This study is looking to improve how we manage pain for people with opioid use disorder who are having surgery, by understanding their specific challenges and finding better ways to help them feel comfortable after their procedures.

Quick facts

Phase['FUNDING_R01']
Study typeNih_funding
SexAll
SponsorUNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN AT ANN ARBOR (nih funded)
Locations1 site (ANN ARBOR, UNITED STATES)
Trial IDNIH-10879287 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this research studies

This research focuses on enhancing the management of acute pain for individuals with opioid use disorder who are undergoing surgical procedures. It aims to identify the unique challenges these patients face, such as tolerance to pain medications and the risk of inadequate pain control post-surgery. By capturing patient-reported outcomes and developing a clinical care pathway, the study seeks to optimize pain management and reduce the risks associated with opioid use during the perioperative period. The research will be conducted across a diverse network of hospitals in Michigan to ensure comprehensive data collection and implementation of best practices.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include adults aged 21 and older who have been diagnosed with opioid use disorder and are scheduled for elective or non-elective surgical procedures.

Not a fit: Patients who do not have opioid use disorder or those who are not undergoing surgery may not benefit from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved pain management strategies for patients with opioid use disorder, enhancing their surgical outcomes and overall quality of care.

How similar studies have performed: Previous research has indicated that tailored pain management approaches for patients with opioid use disorder can improve outcomes, suggesting that this study builds on established findings while addressing specific gaps.

Where this research is happening

ANN ARBOR, UNITED STATES

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
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