Cutting painkiller overload: new study tests lower opioid prescriptions after hysterectomy

NCT ID NCT05548582

First seen Jan 12, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 21 times

Summary

This study looks at whether prescribing fewer opioid painkillers after laparoscopic hysterectomy still keeps patients comfortable. About 120 adults having this surgery for non-cancer reasons will be randomly assigned to get a standard or reduced opioid prescription. The goal is to lower the risk of opioid misuse while maintaining good pain control.

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Locations

  • Johns Hopkins Hospital

    Baltimore, Maryland, 21287, United States

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