Understanding Pain After Heart Surgery
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This study follows patients who have heart surgery to learn how chest pain changes over time and what factors increase the risk of long-term pain. By understanding these patterns, doctors hope to better prevent and treat pain after surgery.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You are having planned (non-emergency) heart surgery that requires opening your breastbone, such as bypass surgery or valve repair
- You expect to stay in the hospital for at least 3 days after surgery
- You can understand study information and sign a consent form
- You are able to complete follow-up visits at 1 week and 3 months after surgery
- You do not have significant kidney disease, serious mental health conditions, or language barriers that prevent understanding questionnaires
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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