Cancer surgery and opioid risk: new study investigates Long-Term use
NCT ID NCT03888651
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 19, 2026 · Updated 36 times
Summary
This study follows 125 head and neck cancer patients after surgery to see how many develop long-term opioid use. Researchers will also look at factors like symptom burden and risk of opioid misuse. The goal is to better understand who is at risk and why, which could help improve pain management after surgery.
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Locations
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M D Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this study could help doctors identify which patients are at higher risk for long-term opioid use after surgery, leading to better pain management plans.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It only collects data and does not test any new drug or therapy, so it cannot directly change patient care.
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