Opioid trial periods for management of chronic non-cancer pain: a review of clinical effectiveness, guidelines and recommendations
CADTH
Record ID 32012000680
English
Authors' recommendations:
One non-randomized study and two guidelines suggest that opioid trial periods may be effective in managing chronic non-cancer pain. When conducting a trial of opioid therapy, it is recommended to start with a low dosage, increase the dosage gradually over time, and monitor opioid effectiveness until an optimal dose is reached.
Details
Project Status:
Completed
Year Published:
2012
URL for published report:
http://www.cadth.ca/media/pdf/htis/june-2012/RC0354%20Opioid%20Trial%20Period%20Final.pdf
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
Canada
MeSH Terms
- Drug Administration Schedule
- Chronic Pain
Contact
Organisation Name:
Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health
Contact Address:
600-865 Carling Avenue, Ottawa, ON K1S 5S8 Canada. Tel: +1 613 226 2553; Fax: +1 613 226 5392;
Contact Name:
requests@cadth.ca
Contact Email:
requests@cadth.ca
Copyright:
Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health (CADTH)
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