Excess Opioid Disposal Following Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery

This study aims to survey the drug disposal methods of orthopedic foot and ankle patients with excess pain medication following and operation. The study is a randomized control trial comparing the use of FDA approved at home disposal methods to current clinical methods of recommending disposal at medication drop off locations.

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Key information

Conditions

Medication Disposal Behavior

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Brigham and Women's Hospital

Boston, Massachusetts, 02130, United States

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

This study will include foot and ankle orthopedic patients at Brigham and Women's Hospital undergoing a surgical procedure.

Exclusion criteria

Those under age 18 will be excluded from this study, as their variation in care could affect the data. We will also exclude adults with impaired decision-making capacity and adults who take methadone or have a history of prior opioid dependence.

Treatment and study plan

Deterra Drug Deactivation System

Device

A portable bag that will neutralize and dissolve excess medication, rendering it completely unusable and safe for landfill disposal. The system meets FDA and DEA standards for at home disposal systems.

Primary outcomes

Number of Participants Who Safely Disposed The Excess Medication

Time frame: 6 weeks

Patients will be given a survey to obtain their method of disposal for excess post-operative pain medication.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Brigham and Women's Hospital

Other

Registry information

Important dates

Study start: 2017
Primary completion: 2019
Study completion: 2019
First posted: Sep 15, 2017
Registry last updated: Jan 6, 2021

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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