Improving how rural surgeons prescribe opioids
Engaging rural surgeons to enhance opioid stewardship
['FUNDING_CAREER'] · UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN AT ANN ARBOR · NIH-10886565
This study is looking at how rural surgeons prescribe opioids after surgery and aims to find better ways to manage pain while reducing the chances of misuse, by listening to both patients and surgeons about their experiences.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_CAREER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN AT ANN ARBOR (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (ANN ARBOR, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10886565 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding and improving opioid prescribing practices among rural surgeons. It aims to identify the unique factors that contribute to excessive opioid prescriptions in rural surgical settings, including the perspectives of both patients and surgeons. By developing and testing a tailored intervention, the project seeks to enhance opioid stewardship and reduce the risk of opioid misuse in these communities. The research will involve collecting data on patient and surgeon experiences and perceptions related to opioid use after surgery.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are rural surgical patients who are prescribed opioids post-surgery.
Not a fit: Patients who do not undergo surgery or those who live in urban areas may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to safer opioid prescribing practices, reducing the risk of addiction and overdose among surgical patients in rural areas.
How similar studies have performed: While there have been interventions targeting opioid prescribing, this approach is novel as it specifically addresses the unique challenges faced by rural surgical patients.
Where this research is happening
ANN ARBOR, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN AT ANN ARBOR — ANN ARBOR, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: BORZA, TUDOR — UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN AT ANN ARBOR
- Study coordinator: BORZA, TUDOR
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.