Methods for Effective Disposal of Surplus Analgesics to Facilitate Elimination

Part of paid clinical trials in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Sponsor
University of Michigan
Study ID
NCT05991687
Status
Recruiting
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Conditions

  • Analgesics, Opioids
  • Surgery

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
18 Years - N/A
Healthy Volunteers
Not accepted

Interventions

  • In-home drug disposal pouch — OTHER
    Will receive a drug disposal pouch to inactivate leftover prescription opioids for disposal after surgery.
  • Mail-in prepaid envelope — OTHER
    Will receive a prepaid envelope to mail leftover prescription opioids for disposal after surgery

Study Details

The primary objective is to evaluate the difference in outcomes for mail-in vs. in-home disposal methods for leftover prescription opioids after discharge from surgery.

Key Dates

Start date
Jul 31, 2023
Status verified
Mar 2026
Primary completion
Aug 31, 2026
Completion
Aug 31, 2026

Study Design

Enrollment
100 participants (estimated)
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
OTHER

Arms

  • Active Comparator: In-home
  • Active Comparator: Mail-in

Primary Outcome Measure

Use of assigned disposal method [ Time Frame: 2 weeks after surgery ]

Central Contacts

Locations (1)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
University of MichiganAnn ArborMichigan48109
Heather Lipkovitch
[email protected]
734-936-4280

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