Plain-English translation of NCT07044583 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This trial is testing whether a 3-minute educational video about opioid safety can help breast reconstruction patients use fewer prescription pain pills after surgery. Half of the participants will watch the video before their operation, which covers how to use over-the-counter pain relievers alongside opioids and when to use these medications safely. The other half will receive standard care without the video, so researchers can compare how much pain medication each group actually uses after surgery.
After surgery, opioids are often overprescribed when safer alternatives might work just as well. Studies show that nearly half of breast reconstruction patients continue taking these powerful pain pills long after healing is complete, contributing to a serious national problem with opioid misuse. This trial aims to see if simple patient education can reduce unnecessary opioid use and help set better prescribing guidelines for surgical patients.
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If you join this study, you will receive the same excellent surgical care as all other patients. The only difference is that half of participants will watch a brief 3-minute video about opioid safety and proper use before their surgery, while the other half will follow the standard approach. After your operation, your medical team will track how many pain pills you actually use during your recovery to see if the educational video made a difference.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 9, 2026 · Not medical advice
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