Timing of painkillers may prevent breathing trouble after surgery
NCT ID NCT07227389
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jul 17, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study will monitor 52 adults after surgery to see if the timing of opioid painkillers affects breathing problems. Participants will wear a noninvasive breathing monitor in the recovery room. The goal is to find a link between when opioids are given and drops in breathing function, which could help make pain management safer.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could help doctors time opioid doses to reduce breathing complications after surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small observational study (52 people) that only looks for a link, not a treatment. Results may not apply to all patients or surgeries.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Detroit Medical Center
RECRUITINGDetroit, Michigan, 48201, United States
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