July 30, 2026 · Family practice · DOI: 10.1093/fampra/cmag049

Outcomes of an opioid reduction tool among patients with chronic noncancer pain in primary care

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This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of an opioid reduction tool in facilitating tapering among patients with chronic noncancer pain receiving long-term opioid treatment in primary care. The results indicated a significant reduction in the median oral morphine equivalent daily dose over three months, with no adverse effects on pain-related outcomes, suggesting the tool's potential utility. The authors recommend further research through a larger controlled trial to confirm these findings.

Loes de Kleijn, Elsemiek A W Jansen-Groot Koerkamp, Alessandro Chiarotto, Mette Heringa, Hanneke J B M Rijkels-Otters, Jeanet W Blom, Mattijs E Numans, Marcel L Bouvy, Bart W Koes

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