A Survey of Parent/Caregiver Practices on the Storage, Use, and Disposal of Opioids in a Comprehensive Cancer Center

NCT03390283 | Completed

• 2 other identifiers: 2017-0396NCI-2018-00986
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 115
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This trial uses a survey to study parent and caregiver practices on the storage, use, and disposal of opioids in a comprehensive cancer center. It is not known if parents and/or caregivers are aware of the guidelines and recommendations for proper and safe disposal of opioids. This survey will help health care providers assess the needs and improve the safety of patients and their families from the potential dangers of misuse and abuse of prescription opioid medications.

Conditions

Caregiver; Malignant Neoplasm

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (3)

• Reported frequencies of unsafe storage of opioids

  The unsafe storage of opioids is defined as having opioids in the open where anyone can see it, in a medicine cabinet that is not locked, or hidden but not locked. Will estimate the proportion along with a 95% confidence interval. The distribution of the primary outcome by demographic information will be presented in cross tabulations. The association between the primary outcomes and demographic information/other behavior will be explored by Chi-Squared test or Fisher's exact test when appropriate. Logistic regression models may be employed to assess the effect of demographic factors on the unsafe storage of opioids. Other statistics methods may be used when appropriate.

  Up to 2 years

• Reported frequencies of unsafe use of opioids

  This is defined as giving more opioid than prescribed to the child very frequently, frequently, occasionally, infrequently, or very infrequently. Will estimate the proportion along with a 95% confidence interval. The distribution of the primary outcome by demographic information will be presented in cross tabulations. The association between the primary outcomes and demographic information/other behavior will be explored by Chi-Squared test or Fisher's exact test when appropriate. Logistic regression models may be employed to assess the effect of demographic factors on the unsafe storage of opioids. Other statistics methods may be used when appropriate.

  Up to 2 years

• Reported frequencies of unsafe disposal of opioids

  This is defined as throwing unused pills in the trash without any modification. Will estimate the proportion along with a 95% confidence interval. The distribution of the primary outcome by demographic information will be presented in cross tabulations. The association between the primary outcomes and demographic information/other behavior will be explored by Chi-Squared test or Fisher's exact test when appropriate. Logistic regression models may be employed to assess the effect of demographic factors on the unsafe storage of opioids. Other statistics methods may be used when appropriate.

  Up to 2 years

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• Other covariates

  Up to 2 years

Study Arms (1)

Observational (Online survey)

Participants complete online survey on an iPad over 20 minutes.

Other: Survey Administration

Interventions

Survey Administration OTHER

Complete online survey

Observational (Online survey)

Eligibility Criteria

• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Child (0-17), Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Parents/caregivers of a child (under 18) who has received an opioid prescription within the last 6 months

You may qualify if:

• PARENTS/CAREGIVERS: Must be at least 18 years old (a. The child of the parents/caregivers must be 18 years old or younger; b. The child of the parents/caregivers must have received an opioid prescription within the last six months.)
• PARENTS/CAREGIVERS: Must be able to understand, read, write, and speak English.
• PARENTS/CAREGIVERS: Parent/caregiver must sign an informed consent.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• M.D. Anderson Cancer Center: lead
• National Cancer Institute (NCI): collaborator

Study Sites (1)

M D Anderson Cancer Center

Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

Location

Related Links

• University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Website

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Neoplasms

Study Officials

• Kevin Madden

  M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: CASE CROSSOVER
• Time Perspective: PROSPECTIVE
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: December 28, 2017
• First Posted: January 4, 2018
• Study Start: December 20, 2017
• Primary Completion: November 17, 2023
• Study Completion: November 17, 2023
• Last Updated: November 21, 2023

Record last verified: 2023-11

Locations

US (1)