Can a simple screening program stop opioid addiction before it starts?

NCT ID NCT06527599

First seen Jul 01, 2026 · Last updated Jul 01, 2026

Summary

This study tests a program designed to prevent opioid misuse in people hospitalized for a traumatic injury. Participants complete brief questionnaires about pain and opioid use risk, and receive enhanced care coordination based on their responses. The goal is to see if this adaptive approach is practical and acceptable for patients and staff, paving the way for a larger trial.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

Opioid Risk Monitoring and enhanced Trauma Care Coordination

What this could lead to

If successful, this approach could provide a practical, scalable way to identify and support trauma patients at risk for opioid misuse, potentially preventing addiction.

What could go wrong

This is a small pilot study focused on feasibility, not effectiveness. The program may not reduce opioid misuse in a larger, more diverse population.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Accidental Injuries injury opiate dependence prevention target opioid abuse prevention target

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Medical College of Wisconsin

    Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53226, United States

  • UW Health

    Madison, Wisconsin, 53792, United States