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New treatment option for Chronic Opioid Use
Official title VA Transitional Pain Service Study
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06223503
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The VA Community Care Program has provided an important resource to improve access to surgical care for Veterans unable to have treatment at VA Medical Centers (VAMC). However, there is an increased risk of developing chronic opioid use when at-risk surgical patients receive opioids from non-VA providers.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- Aims 1 \& 3:
- The investigators will include Veterans who are referred to the Veteran Community Care Program (VCCP) for an orthopedic surgery procedure from any VA...
- Additionally, these Veterans must be 18+ years of age who are not on chronic opioids at the time of surgery, and who have a VA primary care provider...
- Veterans who received TPS (Aim 1) and referring VA Primary Care Providers.
You likely can't join if
- Aim 1:
- The investigators will exclude Veterans who are scheduled for other types of surgical procedures, are on chronic opioid therapy before surgery, are...
- The investigators will exclude Veterans not assigned by chance to the TPS Telehealth intervention of Aim 1.
- Primary Care Providers will be excluded if they do not primarily work at the VA. Aim 3:
- The investigators will exclude Veterans who were not assigned by chance to the TPS Telehealth intervention.
- Veterans who experienced a major complication during the perioperative period or experienced an extended length of stay (LOS) based on exceeding the...
See the full eligibility criteria
- Aims 1 \& 3:
- The investigators will include Veterans who are referred to the Veteran Community Care Program (VCCP) for an orthopedic surgery procedure from any VA medical center throughout VISN-19.
- Additionally, these Veterans must be 18+ years of age who are not on chronic opioids at the time of surgery, and who have a VA primary care provider (PCP). Aim 2:
- Veterans who received TPS (Aim 1) and referring VA Primary Care Providers.
- Aim 1:
- The investigators will exclude Veterans who are scheduled for other types of surgical procedures, are on chronic opioid therapy before surgery, are on hospice or end-of-life care, are cognitively impaired, or unable to...
- The investigators will exclude Veterans not assigned by chance to the TPS Telehealth intervention of Aim 1.
- Primary Care Providers will be excluded if they do not primarily work at the VA. Aim 3:
- The investigators will exclude Veterans who were not assigned by chance to the TPS Telehealth intervention.
- Veterans who experienced a major complication during the perioperative period or experienced an extended length of stay (LOS) based on exceeding the upper interquartile range of median LOS.
- Exclusion criteria for this aim also include patients on hospice care, individuals discharged to a care facility, and those with scheduled readmissions for follow up procedure(s) within 90-days.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Compensation & support
Compensation mentioned.
ClinicalTrials.gov doesn't provide a reliable structured field for payment or travel support - confirm details with the study team.
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This study's listing includes signals that participants may be compensated or receive a stipend. Amounts vary and are set by the study team - confirm the details with them.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Salt Lake City, Utah, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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