CompletedNot Applicable

AESOPS Trial 2 (AESOPS-2): Availability of Opioid Harm

United States61 participantsStarted 2023-01-23

Plain-language summary

The opioid epidemic is the largest man-made public health crisis the United States has faced. The objective of Trial 2 of the Application of Economics \& Social psychology to improve Opioid Prescribing Safety (AESOPS-2) study, is to discourage unnecessary opioid prescribing by increasing the salience of negative patient outcomes associated with opioid use.

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.

Inclusion Criteria: * 1\) The clinician prescribed a qualifying scheduled drug to a patient in the 12 months prior to their non-fatal or fatal overdose 2) the patient is 18 years old or older at the time of the overdose, 3) the provider practices within a health system enrolled in the study, and 4) the overdose occurs during the 12-month observation period. Qualifying prescriptions include those for one of the following scheduled drugs: opioids, benzodiazepines, muscle relaxants or sedative-hypnotics. Exclusion Criteria: * Prescriptions to patients in hospice or with active cancer

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

Change in Daily Average Number of 5 MME Pill Counts

Timeframe: 13 months (6 months pre-intervention, 30-day washout period, 6 months post-intervention)

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04758637

SponsorUniversity of Southern California

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-03-18

Results submitted2025-03-18

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