The first placebo-controlled trial of opioid analgesics for acute spinal pain [ 2015 - 2018 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: A/Pr Chung-Wei Christine Lin (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Laurent Billot ,  Prof Andrew Mclachlan ,  Prof Bart Koes ,  Prof Chris Maher
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Brief description Despite the widespread and increasing use of opioid analgesics, there is a complete lack of evidence on their efficacy in acute spinal pain. Concerns are also being raised because of the risks of potentially serious adverse events associated with opioid analgesics. In this world-first study, we will establish whether using opioid analgesics can effective reduce pain in people with acute spinal pain and provide rigorous evidence to inform the safe and appropriate use of this medicine.

Funding Amount $AUD 1,024,067.18

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant