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Opioid Use Post-Discharge After Ambulatory Distal Arm Surgery

Opioid Use

The aim of this study is to determine if a standardized evidence-based opioid prescription following elective hand and forearm surgery at Toronto Western Hospital (TWH) will decrease the number of unused opioid pills consumed by patients while still maintaining adequate pain control as compared to usual treatment. Currently, no standardized prescription exists at our institution.

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Participation Requirements

  • Sex:

    ALL

  • Eligible Ages:

    18 and up

Participation Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Patients presenting to TWH for elective ambulatory hand and forearm surgery

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Chronic opioid treatment, defined as more than 6 tablets of Oxycodone 5 mg per day (or equivalent)
2. Cognitive impairment or any other condition causing inability to use 'as required' medication for pain control
3. Language barrier preventing completion of patient diary
4. Patient refusal

Study Location

Toronto Western Hospital
Toronto Western Hospital
Toronto, Ontario
Canada

Contact Study Team

Backup Contact

Danielle Alvares

[email protected]
(416) 603 5800
Primary Contact

Anuj Bhatia, MD FRCPC

[email protected]
(416) 603 5800
Study Sponsored By
University Health Network, Toronto
Participants Required
More Information
Study ID: NCT04044820