Program to reduce opioid use in chronic pain patients after surgery

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This program aims to help chronic pain patients who are prescribed opioids manage their pain more effectively and reduce their reliance on these medications following surgery. The Toronto General Hospital has developed a multidisciplinary Transitional Pain Service Program (TPSP) that includes pain education, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and an e-mobile self-management tool. A multicenter randomized controlled trial will evaluate the effectiveness of the TPSP across six hospital sites in Ontario, targeting 210 patients currently using opioids. The study will also analyze healthcare utilization and gather qualitative insights from participants to inform future pain management policies.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* ≥ 18 years of age
* Taking 10 -- 400 mg of preoperative oral morphine equivalents daily
* Any type of surgical procedure, with the exception of those with palliative intent or organ transplantation
* Able to read and understand English as posed on the questionnaire surveys prior to informed consent
* Must be taking opioids for at least one month prior to their operation
* Must have a personal email address for the set-up of the Manage My Pain (MMP) App or online multimedia tool

Exclusion Criteria:

• Subjects who are undergoing palliative care or procedures, organ transplantation, or prescribed with Methadone/Buprenorphine will be excluded from the trial

Where it's running

• Toronto General Hospital- University Health Network
  Toronto, Ontario, Canada Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Karim Ladha, MD — Toronto General Hospital, University Health Network
• Study coordinator: Karim Ladha, MD
• Email: Karim.Ladha@uhn.ca
• Phone: 416-719-0030

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.