Predicting long-term pain after heart device implant
Part of Brain & nervous system, Pain clinical trials.
This study looks at why some people develop ongoing pain after getting a pacemaker, defibrillator, or similar heart device. A computer program will help doctors identify who might be at risk, so they can offer better care.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- This is your first heart device (pacemaker, defibrillator, or CRT) and it was placed in the last year.
- Your device was implanted at Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa Cardiology Institute.
- You are able to attend follow-up visits 3, 6, and 12 months after surgery.
- You do not have a history of chronic pain conditions (like fibromyalgia) or nerve pain.
- You are not taking long-term pain medications (like opioids or gabapentin) for other health issues.
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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