Opioid reduction before spine surgery
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests whether slowly reducing opioid pain medications before spine surgery can lead to a better recovery afterward. It is for adults already taking daily opioids who have major spine surgery planned at least a month away.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 or older
- You are scheduled for a major spine surgery (such as a spinal fusion) that requires at least one night in the hospital
- Your surgery is scheduled at least 4 weeks from now
- You take a daily opioid pain medication at a dose between 40 and 200 morphine milligram equivalents
- You can use a computer or tablet for telehealth visits and speak English
- You do not have current suicidal thoughts (as shown by a screening)
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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