Gentle chest therapy for chronic pain after heart surgery
Treatments studied
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests a gentle hands-on therapy called myofascial release to help relieve lingering chest pain after open-heart surgery. It's designed for people who still have discomfort two months or more after their operation.
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Who can take part
- You had open-heart surgery (sternotomy) that left a chest scar.
- You have had chest pain or discomfort for at least 2 months after surgery, with no other clear cause like infection.
- You are between 55 and 65 years old.
- You do not have serious heart, lung, or brain problems, active infection, cancer, kidney or liver failure, or bone issues like fractures or osteoporosis.
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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