Long-term pain after open-heart surgery study
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This study looks at people having planned open-heart surgery to understand why some develop long-term pain afterward. By joining, you help researchers find ways to predict and prevent chronic pain, which could improve recovery for future patients.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You must be 18 years or older.
- You are having planned (not emergency) open-heart surgery through a cut in the middle of your chest.
- You can understand the study information and give written permission (informed consent).
- You can attend follow-up visits 1 week and 3 months after surgery.
- You are not already on a high daily dose of strong painkillers (more than 60 mg morphine equivalent per day).
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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