RXWell to Decrease Post-Operative Opioid Use in Total Knee or Hip Arthroplasty (NCT05658796) | Clinical Trial Compass
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RXWell to Decrease Post-Operative Opioid Use in Total Knee or Hip Arthroplasty
United States150 participantsStarted 2023-01-27
Plain-language summary
It is envisioned that multipronged benefits from this pilot work for the UPMC ISD and its members. It is expected the RxWell platform to provide the following benefits: expansion of the use of RxWell to all UPMC ISD members providing peri-operative mood management with advantage of improved peri-operative outcomes, improving saving for the UPMC ISD by hastening the recovery and decreased resource utilization, and addition to the high-value care of UPMC with this holistic approach to patient perioperative care
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 100 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.
Inclusion Criteria for the RXWell Study:
* Adults \>18 years
* Scheduled for elective primary total knee arthroplasty (TKA) or hip replacement (THA) at the approved UPMC hospitals
* Moderately high levels of mood disorder symptoms on validated PROMIS measures, defined as a T-score \> or = to 60 on PROMIS Anxiety 4a short form and/or PROMIS Depression4a short form
Exclusion Criteria for the RXWell Study:
* Patients undergoing non-elective surgery or secondary arthroplasty
* Active delirium, neurocognitive impairment, or severe intellectual disability
* No access to a smart device (phone or tablet)
* Active alcoholism (defined as daily use of more than 1 liter of wine and /or 3 or more shots of hard liquor) or drug abuse (defined as daily use of illicit drugs)
* Profound mood disorders requiring immediate intervention such as suicidal ideation, defined as a PROMIS Depression score of more than 70
* A PROMIS Anxiety and/or Depression T-score \>70, which corresponds to severe anxiety and depression.
* Patients needing immediate care will be referred to psychiatrists and primary team.
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
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Cumulative Opioid Consumption in Oral Morphine Equivalent (OME) (mg)