Assisting Veterans in the Safe Use of Prescription Opioids
Brief description of study
The purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness of text messaging and brief phone counseling to assist veterans in safe use of prescription opiates.
Detailed description of study
Up to 150 veterans who are prescribed daily opiates for the treatment of chronic pain will be randomized into one of two groups: either Standard Care in which case they receive a standard brief intervention regarding alcohol use and prescription opiate use; or the Prevention Intervention in which the veteran will receive motivational text messages and brief telephone calls in addition to the standard brief intervention.
Eligibility of study
You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria:
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Conditions:
chronic pain,painkiller
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Age: Between 18 Years - 75 Years
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Gender: All
Updated on
03 Jul 2023.
Study ID: 818671