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NCT05991687 Methods for Effective Disposal of Surplus Analgesics to Facilitate Elimination

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NCT ID NCT05991687
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor University of Michigan
Condition Surgery
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 100 participants
Start Date 2023-07-31
Primary Completion 2026-08

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age N/A
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
In-home drug disposal pouchMail-in prepaid envelope

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

This trial targets 100 participants in total. It began in 2023-07-31 with a primary completion date of 2026-08.

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Brief Summary

The primary objective is to evaluate the difference in outcomes for mail-in vs. in-home disposal methods for leftover prescription opioids after discharge from surgery.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Anticipated to be prescribed and use an opioid medication to treat acute pain after elective outpatient surgery * Opioid-naive Exclusion Criteria: * Inability to receive email and/or phone calls for follow up assessment

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Heather Lipkovitch

✉ hlipkovi@umich.edu

📞 734-936-4280

Principal Investigator

Mark Bicket, MD, PhD

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

University of Michigan

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT05991687 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Surgery. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT05991687 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT05991687 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at hlipkovi@umich.edu for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT05991687 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Ann Arbor, United States.

Who is sponsoring the NCT05991687 clinical trial?

NCT05991687 is sponsored by University of Michigan. The principal investigator is Mark Bicket, MD, PhD at University of Michigan. The trial plans to enroll 100 participants.

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