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Chronic Postoperative Pain clinical trials and research
As of November 12, 2026, Find a Trial lists 5 Chronic Postoperative Pain clinical trials that are recruiting, at sites in 7 countries (most in Belgium (1), Poland (1), Netherlands (1)). 1 was first registered in the last 30 days. By phase: Phase 4 (1). Every study is explained in plain English. Data from ClinicalTrials.gov and NIH RePORTER, updated November 12, 2026.
- 5Clinical trials
- 1New in 30 days
- 7Countries
Newest Chronic Postoperative Pain clinical trials
| Study | Phase | Where | Status | Registered |
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| Two Ways to Help Pain After Breast Surgery: Education-Based Analgesia vs Standard Care | — | Heraklion, Crete | Recruiting | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Chronic Postoperative Pain after Cardiac Surgery: Incidence and Impact | — | Leuven, Vlaams Brabant | Recruiting | Jun 11, 2026 |
| Buprenorphine via PCA vs oxycodone for pain after VATS | Phase 4 | Zabrze, Silesian Voivodeship | Recruiting | Feb 25, 2026 |
| IV pain medicine, thoracic epidural, and erector spinae plane block for long-term pain after open-heart surgery | — | Trabzon, Trabzon | Recruiting | Dec 2, 2025 |
| Evaluating the effectiveness of spinal cord stimulation for chronic pain relief | — | Arnhem and 3 other locations | Recruiting | Sep 5, 2024 |
All recruiting trials (5)
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Two Ways to Help Pain After Breast Surgery: Education-Based Analgesia vs Standard Care
This trial tests whether teaching patients about pain management and using a multimodal pain plan improves pain control and recovery after breast surgery compared with standard care.
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Chronic Postoperative Pain after Cardiac Surgery: Incidence and Impact
This survey checks how often people have chronic pain 3 months after cardiac surgery and who it affects most, to see if the rate is lower than 33%.
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Buprenorphine via PCA vs oxycodone for pain after VATS
This trial tests whether intravenous buprenorphine given through a patient-controlled pump provides better and safer pain relief than intravenous oxycodone after video-assisted thoracic surgery in adults.
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IV pain medicine, thoracic epidural, and erector spinae plane block for long-term pain after open-heart surgery
This study will compare three common pain-control approaches—IV pain medicines, thoracic epidural, and erector spinae plane block—to see if one lowers chronic pain three months after open-heart surgery.
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Evaluating the effectiveness of spinal cord stimulation for chronic pain relief
This study is testing if spinal cord stimulation can help people with chronic leg pain after back surgery feel better compared to a placebo treatment.
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Quick answers
How many Chronic Postoperative Pain clinical trials are recruiting right now?
5, as of November 12, 2026. 1 of them was first registered in the last 30 days. We update this list each time we refresh our data from ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where are these trials running?
In 7 countries. The most sites are in Belgium (1 trial), Poland (1 trial), Netherlands (1 trial), Norway (1 trial), Sweden (1 trial). Each study page lists its sites and which ones are recruiting.
What phases are they in?
Phase 4: 1. Trials with no phase listed are usually device, behavioural or observational studies.
How do I join one?
Open a study, check the "Is this trial a fit for you?" section, then contact the study team listed on the page. They will ask a few screening questions. Asking is free and does not commit you to anything. Talk it over with your doctor first.
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