Pain, PostoperativeNCT07537608
Methadone Perception Survey Study
An observational study of Pain, Postoperative, run by Ashley Smith at 1 site in United States.
Trial summary
This is a cross-sectional survey study to describe the perception of methadone in various groups, caregivers of pediatric outpatient surgical patients, surgeons, and anesthesiologists. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Any age
- Conditions the study is for
- Pain, Postoperative
- What is being tested?
- Survey
- How many people
- 199 participants
- Where
- 1 siteUnited States
- Study dates
- 10 Jun 2026to Dec 2027
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages Any age
- All sexes
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Study population: Caregivers, surgeons, and anesthesiologists.
Who may be able to join
- Caregivers of pediatric patients undergoing outpatient surgery at NCH.
- Surgeons and anesthesiologists currently practicing at NCH.
Who cannot join
- Caregivers of currently admitted patients or those scheduled to be admitted post-op.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
United States1 site
Nationwide Children's Hospital
Columbus, Ohio, 43205
About this study
Official title: Methadone Perception in Caregivers, Surgeons and Anesthesiologists of Pediatric Outpatient Surgery Patients
This is a cross-sectional survey study to describe the perception of methadone in various groups, caregivers of pediatric outpatient surgical patients, surgeons, and anesthesiologists.
There is little information about perceptions of methadone use for outpatient surgery of the caregivers of children presenting for surgery, as well as orthopedic surgeons and anesthesiologists. Therefore, this study aims to describe the caregiver perception for children presenting for surgery and its associations with the social determinants of health. The investigators hypothesize that children with caregivers residing in disadvantaged neighborhoods, preferring a language of care other than English, and who are of minority race and ethnicity are more likely to have a negative view of methadone use. Similarly, they hypothesize that orthopedic surgeons and anesthesiologists will also have a negative view of methadone use despite its potential postoperative pain benefits.
- Conditions
- Pain, Postoperative
- Being tested
- Survey
- Medical subject headings
- Pain, Postoperative
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
SurveyOther
REDCap survey asking questions related to perceptions and understanding of opioids, especially methadone.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Caregivers | Caregivers/guardians of pediatric patients undergoing outpatient surgery at Nationwide Children's Hospital (NCH). Receives: Other: Survey | |
| Surgeons | Surgeons practicing at NCH. Receives: Other: Survey | |
| Anesthesiologists | Anesthesiologists practicing at NCH. Receives: Other: Survey |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Perceptions and Attitudes about Opioids questionnaire
Survey questions answered on a scale of strongly disagree, somewhat disagree, neutral, somewhat agree, or strongly agree.
Measured: Baseline
Perceptions and Attitudes about Methadone questionnaire
Survey questions answered on a scale of strongly disagree, somewhat disagree, neutral, somewhat agree, or strongly agree.
Measured: Baseline
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted17 Apr 2026
- Study start10 Jun 2026
- Primary completionDec 2027 (estimated)
- Study completionDec 2027 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Pain, PostoperativeStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Enrolment
- 199 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Ashley Smith
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor-investigator, Ashley Smith, Nationwide Children's Hospital
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07537608
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- STUDY00005818
- Status last verified
- Sep 2026
- First submitted
- 3 Apr 2026
- Last updated
- 9 Sep 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 9 Sep 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Methadone Perception in Caregivers, Surgeons and Anesthesiologists of Pediatric Outpatient Surgery Patients
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07537608
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- STUDY00005818
- Conditions
- Pain, Postoperative
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Active, not recruiting
- Enrolment
- 199 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Ashley SmithUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 10 Jun 2026 (actual)
- Primary completion
- Dec 2027 (estimated)
- Study completion
- Dec 2027 (estimated)
- First posted
- 17 Apr 2026 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
This is a cross-sectional survey study to describe the perception of methadone in various groups, caregivers of pediatric outpatient surgical patients, surgeons, and anesthesiologists.
There is little information about perceptions of methadone use for outpatient surgery of the caregivers of children presenting for surgery, as well as orthopedic surgeons and anesthesiologists. Therefore, this study aims to describe the caregiver perception for children presenting for surgery and its associations with the social determinants of health. The investigators hypothesize that children with caregivers residing in disadvantaged neighborhoods, preferring a language of care other than English, and who are of minority race and ethnicity are more likely to have a negative view of methadone use. Similarly, they hypothesize that orthopedic surgeons and anesthesiologists will also have a negative view of methadone use despite its potential postoperative pain benefits.
Study design
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Number of arms
- 3
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Caregivers | – | Other: SurveyCaregivers/guardians of pediatric patients undergoing outpatient surgery at Nationwide Children's Hospital (NCH). |
| Surgeons | – | Other: SurveySurgeons practicing at NCH. |
| Anesthesiologists | – | Other: SurveyAnesthesiologists practicing at NCH. |
Who may qualify
- Sex
- All
- Age groups
- Child, Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- Caregivers, surgeons, and anesthesiologists.
Key inclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Caregivers of pediatric patients undergoing outpatient surgery at NCH.
- Surgeons and anesthesiologists currently practicing at NCH.
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Caregivers of currently admitted patients or those scheduled to be admitted post-op.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| SurveyREDCap survey asking questions related to perceptions and understanding of opioids, especially methadone. | Other | Anesthesiologists, Caregivers, Surgeons |
Primary outcome
Perceptions and Attitudes about Opioids questionnaire
Time frame: Baseline
Survey questions answered on a scale of strongly disagree, somewhat disagree, neutral, somewhat agree, or strongly agree.
Perceptions and Attitudes about Methadone questionnaire
Time frame: Baseline
Survey questions answered on a scale of strongly disagree, somewhat disagree, neutral, somewhat agree, or strongly agree.
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 9 Sep 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Pain, Postoperative, run by Ashley Smith at 1 site in United States.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 2 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: under way, not looking for participants, as of the sponsor's last update on 9 Sep 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Perceptions and Attitudes about Opioids questionnaire (time frame: Baseline). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 9 Sep 2026.