Study aims to cut opioid overprescribing by tracking Real-World pill use
NCT ID NCT03953534
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This completed study tracked over 2,200 patients who were prescribed opioids for acute pain after an emergency department visit. Participants recorded how many pills they actually took over two weeks. The goal was to find out the right amount to prescribe, so fewer leftover pills are available for misuse. The study did not test a new treatment but aimed to gather data to guide safer prescribing.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
opioids (morphine and similar painkillers)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could help doctors prescribe the right amount of opioids, reducing leftover pills that might be misused.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It won't directly test a new drug or therapy, so it may not change prescribing habits on its own.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Locations
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Hôpital Maisonneuve-Rosemont
Montreal, Quebec, H1T 2M4, Canada
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Hôpital de l'Enfant-Jésus
Québec, Quebec, G1J 1Z4, Canada
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Hôpital du Sacré-Coeur de Montréal
Montreal, Quebec, H4J 1C4, Canada
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Hôpital régional de Saint-Jérôme
Saint-Jérôme, Quebec, J7Z 5T3, Canada
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Kingston General Hospital
Kingston, Ontario, K7L 2V7, Canada
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Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Toronto, Ontario, M4N 3M5, Canada