New tool aims to curb opioid overprescribing after surgery
NCT ID NCT07510373
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a tool called DOTS that helps doctors create a personalized plan to reduce opioid painkillers after orthopedic surgery. The tool is built into the hospital's computer system and includes a taper schedule, a patient handout, and phone support after discharge. Researchers will compare patients whose doctors used DOTS to those who received usual care, looking at how many opioids are prescribed and how well patients manage pain and recovery.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Discharge Opioid Taper Support (DOTS) tool
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could provide a simple, scalable way to reduce unnecessary opioid prescriptions after surgery, lowering the risk of long-term opioid use.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 42 providers, so results may not apply broadly. The intervention relies on doctors following recommendations, which may not always happen.
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Locations
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Montefiore Wakefield Campus
RECRUITINGThe Bronx, New York, 10466, United States
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