Limiting painkillers after lung surgery to reduce chronic pain
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether using fewer anti-inflammatory painkillers (NSAIDs) after lung surgery can help prevent long-term pain. If you are having keyhole lung surgery, you may be able to join and help find better ways to recover.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 75 years old.
- You are scheduled for video-assisted (keyhole) lung surgery.
- You do not have kidney problems or long-term pain conditions.
- You have not used strong painkillers (opioids) or anti-inflammatory drugs continuously for more than 3 months in the past year.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding, and you are not participating in another drug trial.
- You are able to understand and agree to the study plan.
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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