Methadone Perception Survey Study

This is a cross-sectional survey study to describe the perception of methadone in various groups, caregivers of pediatric outpatient surgical patients, surgeons, and anesthesiologists.

There is little information about perceptions of methadone use for outpatient surgery of the caregivers of children presenting for surgery, as well as orthopedic surgeons and anesthesiologists. Therefore, this study aims to describe the caregiver perception for children presenting for surgery and its associations with the social determinants of health. The investigators hypothesize that children with caregivers residing in disadvantaged neighborhoods, preferring a language of care other than English, and who are of minority race and ethnicity are more likely to have a negative view of methadone use. Similarly, they hypothesize that orthopedic surgeons and anesthesiologists will also have a negative view of methadone use despite its potential postoperative pain benefits.

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Key information

Conditions

Pain, Postoperative Neurologic Manifestations Pain Pathologic Processes Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Postoperative Complications Signs and Symptoms

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Who can participate

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

Inclusion criteria

Caregivers of pediatric patients undergoing outpatient surgery at NCH.
Surgeons and anesthesiologists currently practicing at NCH.

Exclusion criteria

Caregivers of currently admitted patients or those scheduled to be admitted post-op.

Treatment and study plan

Survey

Other

REDCap survey asking questions related to perceptions and understanding of opioids, especially methadone.

Primary outcomes

Perceptions and Attitudes about Opioids questionnaire

Time frame: Baseline

Survey questions answered on a scale of strongly disagree, somewhat disagree, neutral, somewhat agree, or strongly agree.
Perceptions and Attitudes about Methadone questionnaire

Time frame: Baseline

Survey questions answered on a scale of strongly disagree, somewhat disagree, neutral, somewhat agree, or strongly agree.

Study contacts

Contact information is provided by the study sponsor or research team.

Catherine Roth, MPH

CONTACT

[email protected]

614-722-2997

Julie Rice-Weimer, BSN

CONTACT

[email protected]

614-355-3142

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Ashley Smith

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Methadone Perception in Caregivers, Surgeons and Anesthesiologists of Pediatric Outpatient Surgery Patients

Important dates

Study start: 2026
Primary completion: 2027
Study completion: 2027
First posted: Apr 17, 2026
Registry last updated: Apr 17, 2026

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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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