Plain-English translation of NCT07221786 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 people can safely reduce their opioid use before spine surgery, and whether adding counseling sessions helps them manage pain better during recovery. You would work with doctors to create a plan to gradually lower your opioid dose before your surgery, and some participants will also receive cognitive behavioral therapy—a type of counseling focused on coping with pain without relying solely on medications.
People who take opioids regularly often have more pain and complications after spine surgery, and they're at higher risk of using opioids long-term afterward. This study is trying to see if reducing opioid doses before surgery, especially with counseling support, can lead to better recovery and reduce reliance on these medications.
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You will work with a pain specialist to create a personalized plan to gradually reduce your opioid dose before surgery. Depending on which group you're assigned to, you may receive two counseling sessions before surgery (focusing on pain-coping skills and realistic goals) and at least one session after surgery. Throughout the month before surgery and after, you'll be monitored for pain, anxiety, and withdrawal symptoms. You'll also have check-in calls or video visits at 30, 90, 180, and 365 days after surgery to track your pain, function, and opioid use.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 20, 2026 · Not medical advice
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