Tailored pain management and opioid tapering for patients using opioids before spine surgery
Official title: Integrating Tailored Postoperative Opioid Tapering and Pain Management Support for Patients on Long-Term Opioid Use Presenting for Spine Surgery (MIRHIQL)
Funded at Stanford University · NIH-10722943 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking to help people who have been using opioids for a long time and are getting ready for spine surgery by finding better ways to manage their pain and safely reduce their opioid use after the surgery, so they can recover more smoothly and enjoy a better quality of life.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Stanford University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Stanford, United States) |
| Project start | August 15, 2023 |
| Project end | July 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2023 |
| Award (this year) | $3,406,550 |
| NIH project number | 1R01DA058694-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10722943 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are patients who are scheduled for spine surgery and have a history of long-term opioid use.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not on long-term opioid therapy or those undergoing surgeries unrelated to spine issues may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on improving pain management for patients who have been using opioids long-term and are preparing for spine surgery. It aims to integrate personalized postoperative opioid tapering with effective pain management strategies to reduce complications and improve recovery outcomes. The approach includes motivational interviewing techniques to support patients in safely reducing their opioid use after surgery. By addressing the unique needs of these patients, the research seeks to enhance their quality of life and minimize the risks associated with opioid use.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to safer and more effective pain management strategies for patients on long-term opioid therapy, reducing their risk of complications and improving recovery.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promise in using motivational interviewing and opioid tapering strategies, indicating that this approach could be effective for similar patient populations.
Where this research is happening
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Stanford University
Stanford, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hah, Jennifer — Stanford University
- Study coordinator: Hah, Jennifer
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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.