Shoulder surgery study aims to curb opioid overprescribing
NCT ID NCT05525975
First seen Jan 21, 2026 · Last updated May 17, 2026 · Updated 20 times
Summary
This study looked at whether giving patients educational materials about opioids before shoulder replacement surgery, along with a safe way to dispose of unused pills, would reduce the number of leftover opioid pills. 140 adults having shoulder replacement took part. The goal was to find better ways to manage pain medication and prevent misuse.
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University of Iowa
Iowa City, Iowa, 52242, United States
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