Measuring pain and opioid use after orthopedic surgery
COMPAS Trial. Collecting Outcomes and Managing Pain After Surgery: Predicting Patients at High Risk for Chronic Opioid Use and Creating Algorithms to Responsibly Tailor Opioid Prescribing and Weaning After Surgery
This study is trying to see how pain and opioid use after orthopedic surgery affect patients, using smartphone reports to help improve care and identify those at risk for long-term opioid use.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 10000 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 90 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Duke University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Durham, North Carolina) |
| Trial ID | NCT03834818 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to collect data on pain levels, psychosocial outcomes, and opioid usage in patients undergoing elective orthopedic surgery at Duke Health. Participants will report their pain and functionality through their smartphones, allowing researchers to analyze patterns and predict which patients may be at risk for chronic opioid use. The study focuses on understanding the relationship between surgical outcomes and opioid consumption to improve post-operative care.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18-90 who are scheduled for elective orthopedic surgery and have access to a smartphone.
Not a fit: Patients who cannot provide consent, do not read English, or fall outside the age range of 18-90 will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could help identify patients at risk for chronic opioid use, leading to better pain management strategies and reduced reliance on opioids.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success in using patient-reported outcomes to manage pain and opioid use, indicating that this approach is promising.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * aged 18-90 years old who are undergoing elective orthopedic surgery at Duke Health. * Patients must have their own smartphone IOS or Android device. * Patients must be able to read English. Exclusion Criteria: * Lacking capacity to provide consent. * Cannot read English * Under 18 years of age * Older than 90 years of age
Where this trial is running
Durham, North Carolina
- Duke Orthopaedics — Durham, North Carolina, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Michael Bullock, MD — Duke University
- Study coordinator: Ashley Burke
- Email: ashley.burke@duke.edu
- Phone: +1 919 681 2849
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.