New program helps chronic pain patients cut risky opioid use

NCT ID NCT03889418

First seen Apr 07, 2026 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 5 times

Summary

This study tested a program to help adults with chronic pain, anxiety, and depression who were taking long-term opioids. The program added a pharmacist, a social worker, and a community health worker to the care team to support safer opioid use. The goal was to reduce high-dose prescriptions and improve pain management. The study included 490 people and compared the new team-based approach to usual care.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Ochsner Health System - Research Dept

    New Orleans, Louisiana, 70121, United States

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