Study of pain after mastectomy surgery
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This study looks at why some people have more pain than others after breast surgery. It aims to find biological and personal factors that affect pain, which could lead to better pain treatments in the future.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are scheduled for breast surgery (mastectomy) to remove breast tissue.
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- You can understand and speak English.
- You do not have HIV, heart or lung disease, rheumatoid arthritis, or a chronic pain condition.
- You do not have high blood pressure that is not well controlled or a recent fever.
- You have not been treated for drug or alcohol abuse in the past.
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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