Pain Relief After Chest Surgery
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This trial studies how well different pain medications work after thoracic (chest) surgery. It aims to find the best way to manage pain and improve recovery.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are scheduled for chest surgery between July and October 2020.
- You are over 18 years old.
- You are in good general health (classified as ASA I, II, or III).
- You do not have a high-risk health status (ASA IV or V).
- You are not on long-term opioid painkillers or being treated in a pain clinic.
- You do not have a history of intravenous drug use.
- You are not allergic to local anesthetics.
- You can understand and speak the study language, and do not have cognitive problems that would prevent you from participating.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is between 18 and 35.
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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