Hand surgery study aims to cut unused opioid pills

NCT ID NCT04044820

First seen Jan 23, 2026 · Last updated May 06, 2026 · Updated 21 times

Summary

This study tests whether giving a standard, evidence-based opioid prescription after hand or forearm surgery reduces the number of unused pain pills while still controlling pain well. About 292 adults having same-day surgery at Toronto Western Hospital will either get the standard prescription or usual care. The goal is to find a balance that limits leftover opioids without making pain harder to manage.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • Toronto Western Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Toronto, Ontario, M5T2S8, Canada

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

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