Understanding factors influencing opioid use in children after surgery
Biopsychosocial predictors of opioid use for pediatric postsurgical pain
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER · NIH-11088849
This study looks at how parents' and kids' feelings and beliefs can influence how much opioid pain medicine children aged 7 to 12 need after surgeries like tonsil or adenoid removal, with the goal of making sure they get just the right amount of pain relief to help them recover comfortably.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (NASHVILLE, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11088849 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates how various factors, including beliefs and emotional responses of both parents and children, affect the use of opioid pain medications after surgical procedures like tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy in pediatric patients aged 7 to 12 years. By collecting data before surgery, the study aims to identify predictors of opioid use to ensure children receive the appropriate amount of pain relief without the risks of under- or over-medication. The findings could lead to better guidelines for managing postoperative pain in children, ultimately improving their recovery experience.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are children aged 7 to 12 years who are scheduled to undergo tonsillectomy or adenoidectomy procedures.
Not a fit: Patients who are not undergoing surgery or are outside the age range of 7 to 12 years may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved pain management strategies for children undergoing surgery, enhancing their recovery and quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that understanding predictors of medication use can significantly improve pain management outcomes, suggesting that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
NASHVILLE, UNITED STATES
- VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER — NASHVILLE, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: STONE, AMANDA LEIGH — VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
- Study coordinator: STONE, AMANDA LEIGH
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
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