A plan to reduce opioid use after accidental injuries
A Pain and Coordination Plan (PAC-plan) in Transition Between Hospital and Primary Care to Reduce Opioid Use in Patients After Accidental Injuries: A Randomized Controlled Trial
This study is testing a new plan to help people who were injured accidentally use fewer opioids after leaving the hospital and see if it improves their overall well-being.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 232 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Oslo Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Oslo) |
| Trial ID | NCT06055205 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial aims to implement a Pain and Coordination Plan (PAC-plan) for patients discharged from the hospital after experiencing accidental injuries. The PAC-plan includes an opioid management strategy, a follow-up appointment with a general practitioner, and enhanced communication between hospital specialists and GPs. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either the PAC-plan or usual care, and their health outcomes will be assessed through questionnaires at discharge and at 6 and 52 weeks post-discharge. The study seeks to determine if this approach can effectively reduce opioid use and improve quality of life for patients.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 and older who have undergone acute orthopedic surgery due to accidental injuries and are discharged on opioid medication.
Not a fit: Patients who are unable to read, speak, or write Norwegian, have severe cognitive impairments, are not discharged to home, or are currently undergoing cancer treatment may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly decrease opioid dependency and enhance recovery quality for patients after injuries.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promise in similar approaches to opioid management, but this specific PAC-plan is a novel intervention.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults ≥18 years of age who have undergone acute orthopaedic surgery following accidental injury * Discharged on opioid medication Exclusion Criteria: * Unable to read, speak, and write Norwegian * Severe cognitive impairment/inability to consent * Not discharged to home * Currently in cancer treatment
Where this trial is running
Oslo
- Oslo University Hospital — Oslo, Norway (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Trygve Skonnord, PhD MD — Department of General Practice, Institute of Health and Society, University of Oslo, Norway
- Study coordinator: Trygve Skonnord, PhD MD
- Email: trygve.skonnord@medisin.uio.no
- Phone: +47 41323232
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.