Montefiore Opioid and Pain Study

Purpose

This study will determine pain and opioid outcomes 3 & 6 months after an emergency department visit for acute pain. This is an observational study. Patients are enrolled during an ED visit and followed by telephone 3 & 6 months later. Opioid databases will also be reviewed.

Condition

  • Acute Pain

Eligibility

Eligible Ages
Over 18 Years
Eligible Genders
All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No

Inclusion Criteria

  • Adults seen in the emergency department for acute, new-onset pain, defined as: 1)localized pain duration < 10 days and 2) prior to the acute episode, the patient has not had this type of pain in the preceding six months - Upon emergency department discharge, the patients is prescribed an opioid for pain

Exclusion Criteria

  • Any prescribed opioid use within the previous six months including methadone and buprenorphine - Frequent use of any analgesic medication (Use of any analgesic >10 days per month prior to the onset of acute pain) - Not available for follow-up

Study Design

Phase
Study Type
Observational
Observational Model
Cohort
Time Perspective
Prospective

More Details

Status
Completed
Sponsor
Montefiore Medical Center

Study Contact