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Can we skip opioids after bone surgery? new study tests a safer pain plan

NCT ID NCT07265557

Symptom relief Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This pilot study compares two discharge pain plans for adults after major orthopedic surgery: one with opioids and one without. Researchers want to see if it's possible to run a larger trial that could reduce opioid use. About 100 patients will be randomly assigned to either plan, and the study tracks how well they follow the plan and their pain levels.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
discharge pain medication prescription (opioid-free vs. usual care with opioids)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that an opioid-free pain plan is feasible and effective, potentially reducing opioid dependence after orthopedic surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small pilot study (100 people) focused on feasibility, not on proving pain control or safety. Results may not apply to all patients or surgeries.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

About 100 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Oct 2025

Expected to finish

Dec 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Patients 18 years of age or older 2. Underwent a major operative orthopaedic procedure Exclusion Criteria: 1. Contraindication for NSAIDs. 2. Preoperative chronic opioid use (preoperative use of \>14 days and average of \>30 Morphine Milligram Equivalents per day). 3. Active treatment for opioid use disorder. 4. Previous or current illicit drug use. 5. Major surgery for pathologic (cancer-related) condition. 6. Hand surgery. 7. Concurrent operative treatment by another specialty team. 8. Discharged to an extended medical care facility. 9. Incarceration. 10. Women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant in the next 6 weeks. 11. Expected injury survival of less than 6 weeks. 12. Terminal illness with expected survival of less than 6 weeks. 13. Anticipated problems, in the judgment of research personnel, with maintaining follow-up with the patient. 14. Currently enrolled in a trial that does not permit co-enrollment. 15. Prior enrollment in the trial. 16. Unable to obtain informed consent. 17. Non-English speaking 18. Eligible patient was not approached prior to hospital discharge (missed participant). 19. Did not provide informed consent (declined participation). 20. Other reason to exclude the patient, as approved by the Principal Investigator

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Musculoskeletal Pain Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

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OPIOID Orthopaedic related pain (musculoskeletal pain) Pain Pilot study

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Mass

    RECRUITING

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States

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