New program eases pain and lowers relapse risk in opioid recovery

NCT ID NCT03698669

First seen Jan 08, 2026 · Last updated May 02, 2026 · Updated 18 times

Summary

This study tested a program called TOPPS for people taking buprenorphine for opioid use disorder who also have chronic pain. The program uses counseling and education to help patients manage pain without turning to opioids. Researchers compared it to a health education group in 163 adults and followed them for 12 months to see if it improved pain, mood, and treatment retention.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Boston Medical Center

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02118, United States

  • Stanley Street Treatment and Resources

    Fall River, Massachusetts, 02720, United States

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