Chronic Postoperative Pain after Cardiac Surgery: Incidence and Impact

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This observational survey enrolled adults who had cardiac surgery at University Hospital Leuven within a defined period to estimate the incidence of chronic postsurgical pain at 3 months and, if available, at 1 year. The study will compare CPSP rates by incision type and by type of cardiac procedure, and will measure pain intensity, interference with daily activities, and health-related quality of life. It uses patient-reported outcomes collected by telephone follow-up and aims to contextualize CPSP within current perioperative pain management practices. The research highlights the burden of CPSP after cardiac surgery and informs strategies to mitigate risk.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Adults, aged ≥ 18 years of age, who underwent cardiac surgery (valvular, coronary bypass, other intracardiac or aortic surgery) during the 1 year recruitment period
2. Able to provide informed consent
3. Able to respond by telephone

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Deceased
2. Refusal
3. Chronic pain in the surgical region

Where it's running

• University Hospital Leuven
  Leuven, Vlaams Brabant, Belgium Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Danny Hoogma F Hoogma, MD, PhD
• Email: danny.hoogma@uzleuven.be
• Phone: 003216344270

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.