Chronic pain after surgery in children
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This study looks at children aged 8 to 17 to understand if they develop long-term pain after surgery. It helps doctors learn how to prevent or better manage pain in young patients.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are a child or teenager between 8 and 17 years old.
- You are having surgery with anesthesia at our hospital.
- You can complete a 6-month follow-up to check how you are feeling.
- You do not have trouble speaking or understanding others.
- You do not have a past history of long-lasting pain.
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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