New approach cuts opioid use after surgery, study finds

NCT ID NCT03726268

First seen Nov 19, 2025 · Last updated Jun 12, 2026 · Updated 30 times

Summary

This study tested ways to better manage pain after outpatient surgery, aiming to reduce the need for opioid painkillers and their side effects. Over 900 adults having same-day or short-stay surgery took part. The goal was to improve pain treatment while lowering the risk of opioid misuse and overdose.

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Locations

  • Duke University Medical Center

    Durham, North Carolina, 27710, United States

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