New app aims to help veterans taper opioids safely
NCT ID NCT04746833
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 21, 2026 · Updated 30 times
Summary
This study developed and tested a mobile website called LIMIT to help veterans on long-term opioid therapy safely reduce their dose while managing chronic pain. 44 veterans participated, using either the LIMIT app or a pain diary app for 6 months. The goal was to see if the tool was usable and helped lower opioid use.
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Locations
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Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States
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VA Central Western Massachusetts Healthcare System, Leeds, MA
Leeds, Massachusetts, 01053-9764, United States
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VA Connecticut Healthcare System West Haven Campus, West Haven, CT
West Haven, Connecticut, 06516-2770, United States
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VA Salt Lake City Health Care System, Salt Lake City, UT
Salt Lake City, Utah, 84148-0001, United States
What this could mean
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Active substance
SUMMIT web-based application
What this could lead to
If successful, this tool could provide a scalable way to help veterans taper off opioids while managing pain, reducing long-term risks.
What could go wrong
This is a small pilot study with only 44 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The tool's effectiveness and safety need larger trials.
Conditions
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