Factors affecting chronic pain after open-heart surgery
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This study looks at factors that may lead to long-term pain after open-heart surgery. It follows patients who have coronary bypass or valve surgery to understand what might cause ongoing pain.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 80 years old.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is between 18 and 35.
- You are scheduled for planned (elective) open-heart surgery, either bypass or valve surgery.
- You do not have chronic pain or take strong painkillers regularly.
- You have not had previous heart surgery through your breastbone.
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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