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Why do cancer patients fear painkillers? new study investigates

NCT ID NCT07093567

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at why some adults with advanced cancer are afraid to take opioids for pain, even when prescribed. Researchers will survey 50 patients to measure how fear, anxiety, and depression affect pain levels and medication use. The goal is to identify barriers so that pain management can be improved in the future.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this study could help doctors better understand why some patients with advanced cancer fear taking opioids, leading to improved pain management strategies.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study with only 50 participants, so findings may not apply to all cancer patients. It does not test a new treatment or intervention.

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Study facts

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Participants

50 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Aug 2025

Expected to finish

Jan 2031

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

MD Anderson Cancer Center

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Adult patients with advanced cancer (defined as cancer that is unlikely to be cured and is locally advanced or distantly metastasized 2. Pain is the documented reason for the Supportive Care consultation 3. Have a prescription for an opioid analgesic 4. Able to read, speak, and consent in English. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Age less than 18 years 2. Do not have a prescription for an opioid analgesic 3. Individuals for whom there is documentation of inability to provide consent in the medical record 4. Women who are pregnant 5. Patients with a substance use disorder (including alcohol use disorder and excluding tobacco use disorder) documented in the electronic health record under History of Present Illness or in the Medical History.

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Conditions

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cancer neoplasm

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Cancer

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center

    Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

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