Improving safe disposal of opioids after surgery
Behavior Change Components to Enhance Opioid Disposal After Surgery
This study is all about finding friendly ways to help patients safely get rid of their leftover opioids after surgery, so they can avoid any risks of misuse and stay healthy.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Utah NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Salt Lake City, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11080389 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing effective strategies to encourage patients to safely dispose of opioids prescribed after surgery. By utilizing behavior change techniques, the project aims to promote healthier practices among patients and reduce the risk of opioid misuse. The research will involve collaboration with experts in health literacy and addiction medicine to create interventions that are both practical and impactful. Patients will be engaged through various methods to ensure that the strategies are acceptable and feasible in real-world settings.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are patients who have been prescribed opioids following surgical procedures.
Not a fit: Patients who do not undergo surgery or who are not prescribed opioids will likely not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce the number of unused opioids in households, thereby decreasing the risk of addiction and overdose.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that behavior change interventions can effectively promote safe medication disposal, indicating a promising approach for this project.
Where this research is happening
Salt Lake City, United States
- University of Utah — Salt Lake City, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Huang, Lyen Camille — University of Utah
- Study coordinator: Huang, Lyen Camille
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.