Using a smartphone questionnaire to check pain and recovery after surgery
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether a digital questionnaire on a smartphone can help track your pain and recovery in the first days after surgery. Participating may help improve how hospitals monitor and support patients after they go home.
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Who can take part
- You must be at least 18 years old.
- You are having a planned (not emergency) surgery and will recover in a regular hospital room, not the intensive care unit (ICU).
- You (or a family member or friend who helps you) need to have a smartphone with internet access.
- You must be able to answer questions on the phone after surgery, or have someone who can answer for you.
- You need to agree to take part and sign a consent form.
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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