Chronic pain after planned cesarean section
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This study looks at how common chronic pain is after a planned cesarean section and what factors might increase that risk. It could help doctors better prevent and manage long-term pain after delivery.
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Who can take part
- You are between 20 and 50 years old.
- You are having a planned cesarean section at full term (37 weeks or more) with a horizontal incision on the lower part of your uterus.
- You are willing to sign a consent form to participate.
- You do not have dementia, mental illness, or any brain/nervous system disorder.
- You are not dependent on alcohol or drugs.
- You have not taken any experimental drugs or been in another clinical trial in the last 3 months.
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