Pre-Op video slashes opioid use after joint surgery

NCT ID NCT05202080

First seen Mar 19, 2026 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 6 times

Summary

This study tests whether watching a 30-minute online video before hip or knee replacement surgery can reduce the amount of opioids patients need afterward. The video teaches safe use of painkillers and simple exercises to cope with pain. About 220 adults having elective joint replacement will participate, and researchers will track their opioid use for six weeks after surgery.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre

    Toronto, Ontario, M4N 3M5, Canada

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