Reducing Opioid Prescription After Kidney Stone Removal Surgery

Overview

About this study

 

Due to the ongoing opioid epidemic in the United States, there is increased attention and interest in reducing the use of opioid medication after surgery to minimize the risk of opioid tolerance and addiction, decrease the pool of unused opioids available for misuse, and maximize the use of alternative pain management medications and techniques. The purpose of this study is to implement and assess a standard way of prescribing opioids following percutaneous nephrolithotomy. 

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Patients undergoing percutaneous nephrolithotomy at Mayo Clinic Rochester.
  • Adults ≥ 18 years old.
  • Ability to receive and respond to electronic text messages.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Unable or unwilling to provide informed consent.
  • Patients who require Intensive Care Unit admission after surgery.
  • Patients who have Clavien grade III or greater postoperative complications requiring additional intervention < 30 days after index procedure.

Eligibility last updated 1/17/22. Questions regarding updates should be directed to the study team contact.

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location Status Contact

Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Kevin Koo, M.D., M.P.H.

Open for enrollment

Contact information:

Kathryn Barthels B.S.

(507) 538-5772

Barthels.Kathryn@mayo.edu

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