Predicting pain after gallbladder surgery
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This study looks at whether the pain from starting an IV and your anxiety before surgery can help predict how much pain you might feel after having your gallbladder removed. The results could help doctors better manage pain after surgery.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You are scheduled to have your gallbladder removed using minimally invasive (laparoscopic) surgery with general anesthesia.
- You are able to rate your pain on a simple scale and complete a short questionnaire about your anxiety.
- You have not had chronic pain that lasted more than 3 months.
- You are willing to participate and sign a consent form.
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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