Postoperative Nudges to Reduce Opioid Prescribing — POST-OP

Opioid Prescribing Clinical Trial

Official title:
Reducing Inappropriate Prescription Opioid Prescribing at Hospital Discharge

Status Active, not recruiting

Clinical Trial Summary

This study tests the effectiveness of two email-based behavioral nudges, one based on peer behavior and one based on best practice guidelines, in reducing excessive opioid prescriptions after surgery. It will be conducted in three surgical specialties (general surgery, orthopedic surgery, and obstetric/gynecological surgery) at 19 hospitals within one healthcare system. These specialties will each be randomized to a control group or one of two nudge groups. Each month for one year, surgeons in the nudge groups will receive emails comparing their opioid prescribing either to their peers' prescribing or to prescribing guidelines. Both types of email-based nudges are expected to reduce opioid prescribing after surgery.

Clinical Trial Description

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Study Design

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

Opioid Prescribing

Clinical Trial Details

NCT number	NCT05070338
Study type	Interventional
Source	RAND
Contact
Status	Active, not recruiting
Phase	N/A
Start date	October 19, 2021
Completion date	October 18, 2023

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