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Official title Opioid Dispenser for Microdiscectomy/Laminectomy
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06358040
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The opioid crisis continues to plague the United States. While great strides have been made nationwide to decrease overprescribing, improvements are still needed to appropriately educate patients on the safe and responsible use, storage and disposal of opioids.
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
- opioid-naive patients or intermittent opioid users within 3 months of scheduled surgery
- At least 18 years old
- presenting for primary elective one-level lumbar laminectomy and/or discectomy via posterior approach with participating surgeon
- planned discharge on day of surgery/23 hour admission
- planned discharge to home
You likely can't join if
- patients with opioid-tolerance
- patients without a smart-phone or without the ability to perform Telehealth visits
- patients unable to utilize the medication dispensing device
- patients presenting for other surgeries/surgeries with combined anterior/lateral approaches
- patient refusal
- allergy or intolerance to opioids
See the full eligibility criteria
- opioid-naive patients or intermittent opioid users within 3 months of scheduled surgery
- At least 18 years old
- presenting for primary elective one-level lumbar laminectomy and/or discectomy via posterior approach with participating surgeon
- planned discharge on day of surgery/23 hour admission
- planned discharge to home
- patients with opioid-tolerance
- patients without a smart-phone or without the ability to perform Telehealth visits
- patients unable to utilize the medication dispensing device
- patients presenting for other surgeries/surgeries with combined anterior/lateral approaches
- patient refusal
- allergy or intolerance to opioids
- planned admission after surgery
- planned discharge disposition to nursing facility or skilled rehabilitation
- planned use of or preference for opioid other than oxycodone
- patients who are pregnant
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- New York, New York, 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 New York, New York, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.