CompletedNot Applicable

Targeting Effective Analgesia in Clinics for HIV - Intervention

United States41 participantsStarted 2015-09

Plain-language summary

The TEACH randomized controlled trial will test the effectiveness of a collaborative care intervention directed towards physicians who provide care for HIV-infected persons to improve the quality of care for prescribing chronic opioid therapy (COT) for pain and reduce the misuse of prescription opioids among HIV-infected persons.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Physician Inclusion Criteria: * Physician (i.e. MD, DO) or Advanced Practice Provider (i.e., Nurse Practitioner or Physicians Assistant) at enrollment sites. * Main provider for ≥ 1 HIV-infected patient on COT (defined as having received ≥ 3 opioid prescriptions at least 21 days apart within a 6 month period). Physician Exclusion Criteria: * Investigator on this study. * Planning to leave clinic \< 9 months from enrollment. Patient Inclusion Criteria: * COT patient ages ≥ 18 who are patients of physicians enrolled in the TEACH study. Patient Exclusion Criteria: * None

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Patient receipt of ≥2 UDT (Electronic Medical Record (EMR) extraction)

Timeframe: 12 Months

% of patients who have ≥1 early refill (i.e., any early refills) (EMR extraction)

Timeframe: 12 Months

Physician satisfaction managing HIV-infected patients on COT for pain (Physician self-report)

Timeframe: 12 Months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT02564341

SponsorBoston Medical Center

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2018-11

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Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

What they're measuring

Patient receipt of ≥2 UDT (Electronic Medical Record (EMR) extraction)

Timeframe: 12 Months

% of patients who have ≥1 early refill (i.e., any early refills) (EMR extraction)

Timeframe: 12 Months

Physician satisfaction managing HIV-infected patients on COT for pain (Physician self-report)

Timeframe: 12 Months