Scientists probe why opioid users suffer more after surgery
NCT ID NCT06639438
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study aims to understand why people with chronic pain or opioid use disorder often have worse pain after spine surgery. Researchers will analyze blood and skin samples from 40 participants to look for unique immune and genetic markers linked to pain. The goal is to find better ways to manage post-operative pain in this high-risk group.
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Boston Medical Center/Boston University Medical Campus
RECRUITINGBoston, Massachusetts, 02118, United States
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