OpioidRedoxStudyII

NCT ID: NCT07338084

Last Updated: 2026-01-13

Study Results

Results pending

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Total Enrollment

120 participants

Study Classification

OBSERVATIONAL

Study Start Date

2026-06-30

Study Completion Date

2029-12-31

Brief Summary

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This observational study aims to examine the relationship between opioid use and redox balance in adults. Redox balance reflects the level of oxidative stress in the body, which is known to play an important role in many biological processes and diseases.

Participants who use opioids will be included in the study. No experimental treatment or changes to current medical care will be provided as part of this study. Biological samples may be collected to assess redox-related biomarkers, and relevant clinical and demographic information will be recorded.

The results of this study are expected to improve understanding of how opioid exposure is associated with redox balance in adults. This information may help inform future research on the biological effects of opioids and potential strategies to reduce harm associated with long-term opioid use.

Detailed Description

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Opioids are widely used for the management of acute and chronic pain; however, prolonged opioid exposure has been associated with a range of systemic effects beyond analgesia. Increasing evidence suggests that oxidative stress and alterations in redox balance may play a role in the biological effects of opioids, potentially contributing to tissue damage, inflammation, and other adverse outcomes.

The OpioidRedoxStudy II is an observational study designed to further investigate the association between opioid use and redox balance in adults. This study builds on previous findings by focusing on redox-related biomarkers that reflect oxidative and antioxidative processes in the human body. The study does not involve any experimental intervention, randomization, or modification of participants' current medical treatment.

Participants using opioids will be assessed using biological samples collected according to the study protocol. These samples will be analyzed for markers related to redox balance. In addition, relevant clinical, demographic, and opioid exposure data will be collected to allow for exploratory analyses of associations between opioid use patterns and redox-related measures.

The primary objective of this study is to characterize the relationship between opioid exposure and redox balance in adults. Secondary objectives include exploring potential associations between redox-related biomarkers and clinical characteristics. The findings of this study are intended to contribute to a better understanding of the biological effects of opioid use and to support future research aimed at reducing opioid-related harm.

Conditions

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Oxidative Stress Opioid Use

Study Design

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Observational Model Type

COHORT

Study Time Perspective

PROSPECTIVE

Study Groups

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Group 1

Tramadol Cohort

No interventions assigned to this group

Group 2

Tapentadol Cohort

No interventions assigned to this group

Group 3

Buprenorphine - Morphin Cohort

No interventions assigned to this group

Group 4

Fentanyl Cohort

No interventions assigned to this group

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Adults aged 18 years or older
* Receiving opioid therapy (tramadol, tapentadol, morphine, fentanyl, or buprenorphine) as part of routine clinical care
* Stable opioid treatment for at least a predefined minimum period prior to enrollment (according to the study protocol)
* Ability to provide written informed consent
* Ability to comply with study procedures, including blood sampling and completion of questionnaires

Exclusion Criteria

* Acute opioid intoxication or withdrawal at the time of enrollment
* Use of investigational drugs or participation in another interventional clinical trial that could interfere with study outcomes
* Severe acute illness or unstable medical condition that, in the investigator's judgment, would interfere with study participation
* Known pregnancy or breastfeeding
* Inability to provide informed consent
* Any condition that, in the opinion of the investigator, would make participation unsafe or compromise the quality of the collected data
Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Pavol Jozef Safarik University

OTHER

Sponsor Role collaborator

F.D.Roosevelt Banska Bystrica Slovak Republic

UNKNOWN

Sponsor Role collaborator

Europainclinics z.ú.

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Locations

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University of Pavol JoSef Safarik

Košice, , Slovakia

Site Status

Countries

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Slovakia

Central Contacts

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Ladislav Kocan, assoc. Prof MD

Role: CONTACT

00421557891100

Janka Vaskova, Prof. Dr. PhD.

Role: CONTACT

References

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Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 8080219 (View on PubMed)

Kotagal V, Pontone GM, Bohnen NI. Chronic pain and cognitive decline: exploring the link in aging and neurodegenerative disorders. Pain Med. 2015;16(3):430-442. PMCID: PMC4377400.

Reference Type BACKGROUND

Martuliak I, Golubnitschaja O, Chvala L, Kapalla M, Ferencik M, Bubeliny M, Venglarcik M, Kocan L. Pain chronification risk assessment: advanced phenotyping and scoring for prediction and treatments tailored to individualized patient profile. EPMA J. 2024 Nov 15;15(4):739-750. doi: 10.1007/s13167-024-00383-3. eCollection 2024 Dec.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 39635026 (View on PubMed)

Richie M, Koob GF, Schulteis G. Genetic variability in ABCB1 and analgesic response: implications for morphine efficacy. J Pain. 2018;19(10):1090-1098. doi:10.1016/j.jpain.2018.04.004.

Reference Type BACKGROUND

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Reference Type BACKGROUND

Rakvag TT, Klepstad P, Baar C, Kvam TM, Dale O, Kaasa S, Krokan HE, Skorpen F. The Val158Met polymorphism of the human catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT) gene may influence morphine requirements in cancer pain patients. Pain. 2005 Jul;116(1-2):73-8. doi: 10.1016/j.pain.2005.03.032.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 15927391 (View on PubMed)

Ho KYY, Loh S, Lim JF, et al. Influence of OPRM1 and COMT polymorphisms on pain perception and opioid responses: a randomized controlled trial. Pharmacogenomics J. 2020;20(6):762-769. PMCID: PMC7651441.

Reference Type BACKGROUND

Chidambaran V, Zhang X, Martin LJ, et al. Genetic predictors of postoperative respiratory depression after pediatric tonsillectomy: OPRM1 and ABCB1 variants. Pharmacogenomics J. 2015;15(5):430-435. PMID: 25349169.

Reference Type BACKGROUND

Stamer UM, Stuber F, Muders T, Musshoff F. Respiratory depression with tramadol in a patient with renal impairment and CYP2D6 gene duplication. Anesth Analg. 2008 Sep;107(3):926-9. doi: 10.1213/ane.0b013e31817b796e.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 18713907 (View on PubMed)

Zeng L, Zhen J, Wang T, et al. Thioredoxin-1 regulates morphine-induced addictive behavior through redox modulation in the nucleus accumbens. Front Pharmacol. 2020;11:573434. doi:10.3389/fphar.2020.573434.

Reference Type BACKGROUND

Ahmadi A, Shadboorestan A, Ahmatkesh A. Opioid administration and oxidative stress: a review of the literature. J Opioid Manag. 2017;13(1):35-44. PMID: 28296619.

Reference Type BACKGROUND

Other Identifiers

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B1112025

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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