Study of brain and pain in long-lasting post-surgery pain
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This trial studies what’s happening in the brain and how pain is processed in people with pain that lasts long after surgery. It may help researchers understand chronic post-surgical pain and find better ways to treat it.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You’re age 12 or older and have had surgery at least 6 months ago
- You still have pain that started after surgery and lasts 3 months or longer
- You can speak enough English (or another language) to answer questions and talk with the team
- You do not have a history of severe cognitive problems (like severe intellectual disability or major brain injury)
- You do not have significant uncontrolled mental health conditions
- You are not using illegal hard drugs; the team will check with a urine drug test at the visit
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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