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Postoperative Nudges to Reduce Opioid Prescribing
NCT05070338 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
This study tests the effectiveness of two email-based behavioral nudges, one based on peer behavior and one based on best practice guidelines, in reducing excessive opioid prescriptions after surgery. It will be conducted in three surgical specialties (general surgery, orthopedic surgery, and obstetric/gynecological surgery) at 19 hospitals within one healthcare system. These specialties will each be randomized to a control group or one of two nudge groups. Each month for one year, surgeons in the nudge groups will receive emails comparing their opioid prescribing either to their peers' prescribing or to prescribing guidelines. Both types of email-based nudges are expected to reduce opioid prescribing after surgery.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL Guideline-Based (Injunctive Norm) Nudges
- BEHAVIORAL Peer-Based (Social Norm) Nudges
Study Locations (1)
California
- Sutter Health — Sacramento
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 640 participants |
| Start Date | 2021-10-19 |
| Est. Completion | 2023-10-18 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT05070338
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT05070338 describes a study currently listed as completed. It is categorized as NA, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 640 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is RAND, which has 57 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 1 condition, with Opioid Prescribing appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions — of which Guideline-Based (Injunctive Norm) Nudges is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT05070338 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area — top geographies include California. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT05070338 about?
NCT05070338 is a clinical study titled "Postoperative Nudges to Reduce Opioid Prescribing". This study tests the effectiveness of two email-based behavioral nudges, one based on peer behavior and one based on best practice guidelines, in reducing excessive opioid prescriptions after surgery. It will be conducted in three surgical specialties (general surgery, orthopedic surgery, and obstet...
What is the current status of trial NCT05070338?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 640 participants. The study started on 2021-10-19. Estimated completion is 2023-10-18.
What conditions does trial NCT05070338 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Opioid Prescribing. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT05070338?
The interventions under investigation include: Guideline-Based (Injunctive Norm) Nudges (BEHAVIORAL), Peer-Based (Social Norm) Nudges (BEHAVIORAL). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT05070338?
This trial is sponsored by RAND, which has 57 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT05070338 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across California. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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