New workshop helps chronic pain patients taper opioids safely

NCT ID NCT04902547

First seen May 08, 2026 ยท Last updated May 08, 2026

Summary

This study tested a one-day educational workshop for 26 adults with chronic non-cancer pain who were taking high doses of opioids. The workshop, led by a team of psychologists, pharmacists, and doctors, taught about opioid risks and a coping strategy called Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). The goal was to see if the workshop changed patients' attitudes and helped them safely lower their opioid doses.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • ACCESS River East

    Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3R 1K8, Canada

  • ACCESS Winnipeg West

    Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

  • Health Sciences Centre Pain Clinic

    Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

  • Pan Am Pain Clinic

    Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

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