Smartphone follow-up after nerve block surgery
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study compares two ways to check in on patients after surgery using a smartphone app or automated messages. It aims to see which method better helps manage pain after a type of anesthesia that numbs a specific area for a few days.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 75 years old.
- You are in good overall health (classified as ASA I or II).
- You are having an outpatient surgery at one of the UC Christus Health Network centers.
- You will receive a continuous nerve block for pain after surgery, using a small tube and a pump.
- You own a smartphone and know how to use it to access apps.
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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