Chronic pain after surgery in children
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This study looks at how common long-term pain is in children and teens after they have surgery. It aims to find out who might be more likely to have ongoing pain so doctors can help prevent it.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 8 and 17 years old
- You are going to have surgery with anesthesia at the study hospital
- You can be followed for 6 months after surgery
- You do not have any trouble speaking or communicating
- You do not have a mental health or brain condition, and you have not had long-term pain before
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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