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New computer program aims to curb dangerous drinking in chronic pain patients on opioids

NCT ID NCT04592978

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Syracuse University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Sep 11, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tested a brief, computer-based personalized feedback program for adults with chronic pain who drink heavily and take prescription opioids. The program was designed to educate participants about the risks of mixing alcohol and opioids and to motivate them to reduce drinking. Over 200 participants were randomly assigned to receive either the pain-alcohol feedback or a control feedback about exercise and nutrition. The study measured changes in knowledge, motivation, and actual drinking and co-use behaviors.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Personalized feedback intervention (behavioral)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could point toward a brief, scalable tool to help people with chronic pain drink less and avoid dangerous alcohol-opioid combinations.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage, proof-of-concept trial with 206 participants. The intervention is a single session of computer-based feedback, which may not be enough to change behavior long-term. Results may not apply to all populations.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

206 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jul 2021

Finished

Apr 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

21 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * ≥ 21 years of age * Current hazardous drinker * Current chronic pain * Current use of prescription opioid medications. Exclusion Criteria: * Current alcohol or other substance use treatment * Not being fluent in English * Current psychiatric distress or thought disorder.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Alcohol Drinking chronic pain syndrome opioid abuse Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

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Alcohol drinking Feedback, psychological Opioid use Pain

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Syracuse University

    Syracuse, New York, 13210, United States

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