Pain medication packaging for orthopaedic surgery recovery
Part of Pain, Skin clinical trials.
This study is testing a new way to package and give out opioid pain medication (like oxycodone) after orthopaedic surgery. It aims to improve how you receive and use pain medication to help you recover more safely.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You are having orthopaedic surgery (surgery on bones, joints, or spine) that includes taking opioid pain medication like oxycodone for post-operative pain.
- You are willing to take oxycodone as part of your pain management.
- You can pick up your medication at the UConn Health Specialty Pharmacy (in the Exchange, across from the main entrance).
- You can use MyChart, an online patient portal.
- You can read and understand English and are willing to follow the study procedures.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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