Texts could curb opioid misuse: study tests simple reminders

NCT ID NCT05503186

First seen Apr 08, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 8 times

Summary

This study tested whether text message reminders help people keep their opioid pain pills locked up during treatment and throw away any unused pills afterward. About 479 adults who had received an opioid prescription took part. The goal was to reduce the chance that leftover pills could be misused or given to others.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Wake Forest University Health Sciences

    Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27157, United States

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