Methadone to Reduce Chronic Opioid Use After Major Spine Surgery: The MEND Pilot Feasibility Study (NCT07222072)
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The investigators propose a randomized, triple-blinded (patients, investigators, outcomes assessors), placebo-controlled pilot feasibility trial (Methadone to End Narcotic Dependence, MEND trial) to assess the feasibility and safety of postoperative oral methadone in patients undergoing spine surgery and collect preliminary data to inform a larger clinical trial that will test the opioid-sparing effects of methadone at 3 months after spine surgery.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Cleveland Clinic — Cleveland, Ohio
Age range: 18 Years to 72 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- Cleveland Clinic — Cleveland, Ohio
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (216) 444-0231
Email: stoians@ccf.org
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.