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NCT06489769 Opioid Misuse in Patients with Cancer

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NCT ID NCT06489769
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor Rigshospitalet, Denmark
Condition Cancer
Study Type OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment 200 participants
Start Date 2025-01-15
Primary Completion 2025-12-31

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age N/A
Study Type OBSERVATIONAL

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What to Expect as a Participant

This is an observational study. You will not receive an experimental treatment; researchers will collect data based on your existing condition or standard treatment.

This trial targets 200 participants in total. It began in 2025-01-15 with a primary completion date of 2025-12-31.

⚠ This information is for research awareness only. Always consult your physician before joining any clinical trial. Participation is voluntary and you may withdraw at any time.

Brief Summary

The success of opioid treatment in terminally ill cancer patients set the stage for extending the same treatment principles to the treatment of all chronic pain conditions including chronic non-cancer pain and chronic pain in cancer, where survival and long-standing chronic disease trajectories are getting more prevalent due to increasing survival rates. In this context, opioid misuse as such has been highly neglected - especially in palliative care, but also in cancer pain management in general. Previous studies have explored the literature on opioid misuse among adult cancer patients, noting that the available evidence is still in its early stages. Limited prospective studies with a wide range of definitions and methodologies for assessing misuse exist. Therefore, it seems highly relevant and justified to study the prevalence of opioid misuse risk in patients with cancer. The hypothesis of this study is that opioid misuse is not uncommon in Danish patients in treatment with opioids for cancer-related pain. Thus, the prevalence of opioid misuse risk among patients with cancer in Danish palliative care units will be investigate.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Outpatients ≥ 18 years, * patients who are treated with opioids due to cancer-related pain. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients who do not master the Danish language in speech and writing, * Patients who have severe cognitive dysfunction, * Patients who are not treated with opioids, * Patients who refused to participate in the study.

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Geana Kurita, Professor

✉ geana.kurita@regionh.dk

📞 +4535454797

Principal Investigator

Geana Kurita, PHD

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Rigshospitalet, Denmark

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT06489769 clinical trial?

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

Is NCT06489769 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT06489769 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at geana.kurita@regionh.dk for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT06489769 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Copenhagen, Denmark.

Who is sponsoring the NCT06489769 clinical trial?

NCT06489769 is sponsored by Rigshospitalet, Denmark. The principal investigator is Geana Kurita, PHD at Rigshospitalet, Denmark. The trial plans to enroll 200 participants.

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