Improving pain management for patients on long-term opioid therapy
Improved Treatment for Patients With Long-term Opioid Therapy for Non-cancer Pain in Primary Care (Opi-Prim)
This study is testing a new team-based approach to help people on long-term opioid therapy manage their chronic pain better than the usual care they currently receive.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 110 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 70 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Uppsala County Council, Sweden Government |
| Locations | 3 sites (Strängnäs, Sörmland and 2 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06856733 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial aims to enhance pain management for patients on long-term opioid therapy (LTOT) for chronic non-cancer pain in primary care by implementing a new person-centred and team-based approach. The study will compare this innovative approach to usual care to assess its effectiveness in reducing pain interference. Participants will undergo a thorough assessment involving multiple healthcare professionals, followed by a tailored treatment plan. The goal is to optimize care and minimize inappropriate opioid use through a collaborative healthcare model.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are patients who have been prescribed opioids for chronic pain for at least 90 days in the past year.
Not a fit: Patients who are not currently using opioids, have severe cognitive dysfunction, or are using opioids for cancer pain may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could lead to better pain management and reduced reliance on opioids for patients with chronic non-cancer pain.
How similar studies have performed: While the specific approach of this study is novel, there have been successful examples of multi-professional interventions in managing chronic non-cancer pain internationally.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Having received the equivalent of 90 days or more prescription of opioids for chronic pain made by the general practitioner during the recent 12 months * Able to speak Swedish or English Exclusion Criteria: * Having been referred to a pain clinic (either at hospital or multimodal rehabilitation in primary care) within the last 6 months * No current opioid use, severe cognitive dysfunction, e.g., suicidal ideation, psychotic symptoms, or dementia, that prevents informed consent. * Using their opioids for cancer pain
Where this trial is running
Strängnäs, Sörmland and 2 other locations
- Region Sörmland — Strängnäs, Sörmland, Sweden (Not_yet_recruiting)
- Region Uppsala — Uppsala, Uppsala County, Sweden (Recruiting)
- Region Örebro Län — Örebro, Örebro County, Sweden (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Magnus Peterson, PhD, MD
- Email: magnus.peterson@regionuppsala.se
- Phone: +46702882768
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.