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VA Transitional Pain Service Study

Launched by VA OFFICE OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT · Jan 23, 2024

Trial Information

Current as of December 22, 2024

Recruiting

Keywords

Post Operative Pain Opioid Use Disorder Opioid Misuse Mission Act Community Care Transitional Care Coordination

ClinConnect Summary

The VA Transitional Pain Service Study is looking at ways to help Veterans who need orthopedic surgery and are at risk for becoming long-term opioid users. Opioids are strong pain medications that can lead to dependency if used for a long time. The study will compare two approaches to pain management: one group of Veterans will receive a specialized telehealth program called the Transitional Pain Service (TPS), while another group will get the usual care. The goal is to see if the telehealth TPS can help reduce the use of opioids after surgery.

To participate in this study, Veterans must be 18 years or older, referred for orthopedic surgery through the VA Community Care Program, and not currently using chronic opioids. They should also have a primary care provider at the VA. Participants can expect to receive either the telehealth TPS or standard pain management care and will be interviewed afterward to share their experiences and thoughts on the program. This study is an important step in finding better ways to manage pain and ensure safe opioid use for Veterans undergoing surgery.

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

  • Inclusion Criteria:
  • Aims 1 \& 3:
  • The investigators will include Veterans who are referred to the Veteran Community Care Program (VCCP) for an orthopedic surgery procedure from any VA medical center throughout VISN-19.
  • Additionally, these Veterans must be 18+ years of age who are not on chronic opioids at the time of surgery, and who have a VA primary care provider (PCP).
  • Aim 2:
  • Veterans who received TPS (Aim 1) and referring VA Primary Care Providers.
  • Exclusion Criteria:
  • Aim 1:
  • The investigators will exclude Veterans who are scheduled for other types of surgical procedures, are on chronic opioid therapy before surgery, are on hospice or end-of-life care, are cognitively impaired, or unable to complete the follow-up visits for any other reason.
  • Aim 2:
  • The investigators will exclude Veterans not randomized to the TPS Telehealth intervention of Aim 1.
  • Primary Care Providers will be excluded if they do not primarily work at the VA.
  • Aim 3:
  • The investigators will exclude Veterans who were not randomized to the TPS Telehealth intervention.
  • Veterans who experienced a major complication during the perioperative period or experienced an extended length of stay (LOS) based on exceeding the upper interquartile range of median LOS.
  • Exclusion criteria for this aim also include patients on hospice care, individuals discharged to a care facility, and those with scheduled readmissions for follow up procedure(s) within 90-days.

Trial Officials

Benjamin S Brooke, MD PhD

Principal Investigator

VA Salt Lake City Health Care System, Salt Lake City, UT

About Va Office Of Research And Development

The VA Office of Research and Development (ORD) is dedicated to advancing the health and well-being of veterans through innovative research initiatives. As a pivotal sponsor of clinical trials, ORD focuses on a broad spectrum of health-related topics, including mental health, rehabilitation, and chronic disease management, ensuring that findings are directly applicable to the unique needs of the veteran population. With a commitment to scientific excellence and collaboration, ORD promotes rigorous study designs and ethical standards, facilitating the translation of research discoveries into improved clinical practices and policies that enhance veteran care.

Locations

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

People applied

Timeline

First submit

Trial launched

Trial updated

Estimated completion

Not reported

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