Abdominal Muscle Strength and Pain Relief After Surgery
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This study measures the strength of your abdominal muscles using ultrasound and tracks how much pain medication you need after planned abdominal surgery. Researchers want to understand whether muscle quality affects how much opioid pain relief you require during recovery.
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Who can take part
- You are 65 years or older
- You are scheduled for planned (non-emergency) abdominal surgery through the middle of your abdomen
- Your overall health is suitable for surgery (ASA status I–III, meaning no severe organ disease)
- You will receive a numbing injection around your abdominal muscles as part of your routine surgery plan
- You have not had previous abdominal surgery or abdominal mesh implants
- You do not have blood clotting problems or take blood thinners that cannot be safely paused for surgery
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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