Opioid Use After Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgeries (NCT04955444) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Opioid Use After Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgeries
United States240 participantsStarted 2021-06-14
Plain-language summary
Unnecessary opioid prescriptions for postoperative pain can increase the risk for new, persistent opioid use and dependence. Published literature suggests that most patients undergoing thyroid or parathyroid surgery can have their pain effectively managed without opioids following hospital discharge. The purpose of this quasi-experimental, quality improvement study is to develop, implement, and measure the impact of a quality improvement bundle that consists of (1) patient education, (2) provider education, and (3) electronic health record (EHR) enhancements. The proportion of patients who receive new opioid discharge prescriptions for pain management following thyroid or parathyroid surgery at Houston Methodist Hospital for up to 6 months following bundle implementation will be compared to a historical control group.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Adult patients undergoing a primary thyroidectomy or parathyroidectomy procedure at Houston Methodist Hospital during the study period. Only index surgeries during the study time frame were included.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients with a hospital length of stay after surgery \>2 days
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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?
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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?
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6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
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