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Study tests if opioid education and disposal kits cut unused pills after shoulder surgery

NCT ID NCT05525975

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Brendan M. Patterson Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looked at whether giving patients educational materials about opioids and a way to dispose of unused pills could reduce the number of leftover opioid pills after shoulder replacement surgery. 140 adults scheduled for shoulder replacement took part. Half received the education and disposal tools, while the other half got standard care. The goal was to see if the intervention led to fewer unused pills and better disposal rates.

What this could mean

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Active substance
educational materials (brochure and video) plus a structured opioid disposal program
What this could lead to
If successful, this approach could help reduce unused opioid pills and improve safe disposal after shoulder surgery, potentially lowering the risk of misuse.
What could go wrong
This is a small pilot study with 140 participants, so results may not apply to all patients. The findings rely on self-reported opioid use, which may not be fully accurate.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

140 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Nov 2022

Finished

Apr 2024

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

21 to 99 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients seen at UIHC Shoulder Surgery Clinic that are indicated for primary total shoulder arthroplasty procedures. Exclusion Criteria: * revision shoulder arthroplasty * arthroplasty for proximal humerus fractures * patients with a history of chronic opioid consumption * patients with contraindications for opioid consumption.

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Conditions

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opioid abuse

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Opioid use

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Iowa

    Iowa City, Iowa, 52242, United States

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