Alternatives to Dental Opioid Prescribing After Tooth Extraction (NCT06275191) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Alternatives to Dental Opioid Prescribing After Tooth Extraction
United States38,159 participantsStarted 2024-04-16
Plain-language summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to test a three-item intervention in oral surgeons who remove teeth. The main questions it aims to answer are:
* Can the intervention reduce opioid prescriptions to adolescents and young adults after tooth removal?
* Do oral surgeons' beliefs about the intervention and opioid prescribing change?
* Do patients that report using opioids after tooth removal have different experiences than patients that do not?
Oral surgeon participants will:
* Attend a 1-hour education session with a trained pharmacist
* Receive patient instructions and blister packs of pain medicine to give to patients
* Complete 2 surveys about feasibility and appropriateness
Patient participants will complete a survey about pain and medication use after having a tooth removed.
Researchers will compare the intervention to usual care to see if it reduces opioid prescribing.
Who can participate
Age range
12 Years – 25 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria (Provider):
* Actively U.S. licensed dentist or oral surgeon practicing at a participating cluster. Participating clinics were finalized prior to the beginning of the study based on the following criteria: (1) perform tooth extractions on at least 70 AYA patients during a 5-month screening period from July 1, 2022 through November 30, 2022 and (2) electronically prescribe opioids to at least 30% of AYA patients who underwent extraction during the screening period. Additionally, each participating cluster signed a data use agreement (DUA) for sharing electronic health record data, can provide the necessary electronic health record data, and agreed to comply with study procedures and be available for the duration of the study.
* Provide a signed and dated informed consent form.
* Willing to comply with all study procedures and be available for the duration of the study.
Inclusion Criteria (Patient):
* Undergoes any tooth extraction at a participating cluster during the study (intervention condition, transition period, or control condition) between 6-10 days earlier.
* Age 12-25 at the time of tooth extraction.
* Reads and acknowledges survey cover letter in lieu of a full consent/assent process.
* Can access the electronic survey using an internet-capable device.
Exclusion Criteria:
* There are no other exclusion criteria for clusters or provider/patient participants that meet all inclusion criteria.
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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Odds of post-extraction opioid prescription to adolescent/young adults after tooth extraction
Timeframe: Same calendar date as dental extraction. Electronic health records will be extracted for the duration of the 4-year study period.