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CARES-Spine Trial

Stanford University
NCT IDNCT06027099ClinicalTrials.gov data as of Apr 2026
Phase

Phase 3

Target enrollment

375

Study length

about 3.7 years

Ages

18–64

Locations

1 site in CA

About this study

This trial is testing a treatment to help people who have had back surgery stop taking opioids and manage their pain. The treatment includes motivational interviewing, guided opioid tapering support, or placebo compared to enhanced usual care.

Based on ClinicalTrials.gov records.

What participants do

  • 1.Participate in Enhanced Usual Care
  • 2.Participate in MI-Opioid Taper
  • 3.Take Placebo
  • +1 more
PhasePhase 3
DrugTizanidine
Routeoral

Participation effort

Estimated from trial records. Details can vary by site.

Time + visits
Low12%
Logistics
Moderate50%

Logistics difficulty varies by site location and availability.

Trial highlights

Treatment details

Auto-extracted from trial records to preview treatments and outcomes.

Drug classes

tizanidine

Drug routes

oral (Oral Capsule)

Body systems

Psychiatry / Mental Health