Pain relief after belly surgery and diaphragm function
Part of Cancer, Digestive system clinical trials.
This study looks at how different pain relief methods after major abdominal surgery affect the diaphragm, a muscle that helps you breathe. It may help doctors choose the best way to manage pain while protecting your breathing.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You are scheduled for major abdominal surgery (like surgery on your stomach or intestines).
- Your body mass index (BMI) is 35 or less.
- You do not have a muscle or nerve disease, or a serious long-term lung condition.
- You have not had any previous surgery on your belly or chest.
- You can read and communicate without difficulty.
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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