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NCT04710069 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Postoperative Opt-In Narcotic Treatment Study
A NA study, sponsored by University of California, Los Angeles.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 102
- Enrollment target
NCT04710069: Completed NA study, sponsored by University of California, Los Angeles.
NCT04710069 is a NA study that has completed, run by University of California, Los Angeles. The registered enrollment target is 102 participants, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (93% lower). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT04710069, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by University of California, Los Angeles.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 102 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
pills go unused, generating waste and leaving an opportunity for misuse and abuse. In a recent study, researchers let patients choose what medications to go home with after surgery. After their thyroid or parathyroid surgery, 96% of patients declined narcotic pain medication. They preferred to manage their pain with acetaminophen instead. Giving patients counseling and empowering them to choose significantly reduces the amount of opioids prescribed and wasted. The aim of our study is to compare a similar "opt-in" protocol for narcotics to usual care (where patients are routinely discharged with opioids). We would elaborate upon the aforementioned study by studying patient pain scores on a more granular level once they return home. Our study will be designed as a randomized, controlled trial. When adult patients consent for a thyroid or parathyroid surgery, they will be asked to participate in the study. Patients who are currently using narcotics would be excluded. We would then randomize participants to the "opt-in" protocol versus being provided with a standard opioid prescription after surgery. Patients in the opt-in protocol will be recommended a pain treatment regimen with over-the-counter medications, such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen. These patients will be reassured that if their pain is uncontrolled after discharge, a narcotic prescription will be called in to their pharmacy if requested. We will assess patient pain scores and medication use in the recovery area using the electronic medical record. We will collect data on patient pain scores and medication use after discharge on a daily basis via phone call or electronically transmitted survey. We will also evaluate patients at the time of their follow-up visits. Any patient phone calls will be routed to study personnel who will fill narcotic prescription requests if requested. Finally, among patients who do receive an opioid prescription, we will track their opioid consumption.
Primary Outcome
Pain scores will be compared using regression analysis and t-tests.
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL POINT
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 102 participants |
| Start Date | 2020-06-26 |
| Est. Completion | 2021-01-30 |
| Phase | NA |
What the finished NCT04710069 record still lists
NCT04710069 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registered 102 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (93% lower).
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 1 intervention - of which POINT is the first listed.
NCT04710069 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT04710069 about?
NCT04710069 is a clinical study titled "Postoperative Opt-In Narcotic Treatment Study". pills go unused, generating waste and leaving an opportunity for misuse and abuse. In a recent study, researchers let patients choose what medications to go home with after surgery. After their thyroid or parathyroid surgery, 96% of patients declined narcotic pain medication. They preferred to mana...
What is the current status of trial NCT04710069?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 102 participants. The study started on 2020-06-26. Estimated completion is 2021-01-30.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT04710069?
The interventions under investigation include: POINT (BEHAVIORAL).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT04710069?
This trial is sponsored by University of California, Los Angeles, which has 897 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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How this trial's enrollment target compares
Where NCT04710069's enrollment target sits among peer trials
102 837th of 2000 higher than 1,161 of 2,000 other NA trials
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08
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