Award
National Institute on Drug Abuse 5R01DA054513-04
Reduction of opioid requirement associated with Auriculo-nerve stimulation following open surgery
Recipient
University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh
Award Amount
$524,560.00
Ceiling
$524,560.00
Awarded
July 16, 2025
Identifier
5R01DA054513-04
A NIH/NIDA funded clinical trial at University of Pittsburgh studying Auriculo-nerve stimulation to reduce opioid use after surgery in elderly patients.
Description
The project aims to evaluate the effectiveness of Auriculo-nerve stimulation in reducing opioid requirements following open surgery, especially in vulnerable geriatric patients (>65 years). It also investigates the impact on psychological factors such as anxiety, depression, and catastrophizing. The research involves a randomized, blinded, placebo-controlled clinical trial. The project emphasizes reducing opioid use and related adverse effects, contributing to efforts against the opioid epidemic.