Digital follow-up after chest surgery at home
Part of Injuries & trauma, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study uses a smartphone or computer app to check on your recovery after chest surgery. If you are discharged home, you can answer questions digitally instead of only going to the hospital for follow-up.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older and having your first chest surgery at University Hospital Basel.
- You can understand verbal and written German or French.
- You or a family member living with you has a smartphone or computer and an email address to answer digital questions.
- You stay in the hospital for at least 3 nights after surgery.
- You are discharged home after surgery.
- You are not currently taking opioid or cortisone medicine before surgery.
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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