Better sleep to help reduce opioid use for chronic pain
Treatments studied
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests a sleep improvement program to help people with chronic widespread pain reduce or stop their opioid pain medication. If you want to cut back on opioids and have trouble sleeping, this treatment might be a good fit.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You have chronic widespread pain (pain in many parts of your body for a long time) and trouble sleeping
- You have taken an opioid pain medicine at least 3 times a week for the past month or longer
- You want to reduce or stop taking opioids
- You have permission from the doctor who prescribes your opioid medication
- You are not taking any sleep medication (prescription or over-the-counter) unless you've been on a stable dose for at least 6 weeks
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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