Individualized pain education for living liver donors to improve pain management and quality of life
The Effect of Individualised Pain Education on Chronic Postoperative Pain Development and Quality of Life in Living Liver Donors
This study tests whether personalized pain education can help living liver donors manage their pain better and improve their quality of life after surgery.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 120 (estimated) |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Inonu University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Malatya, Battalgazi) |
| Trial ID | NCT06609772 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates the impact of individualized pain education on chronic postoperative pain and quality of life in living liver donors. It aims to address the high incidence of chronic pain following liver donation, which can significantly affect recovery and overall well-being. The intervention involves providing tailored pain management education to donors to improve their understanding and handling of postoperative pain. The study will assess the effectiveness of this educational approach in reducing chronic pain development and enhancing quality of life outcomes.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are living liver donors who are able to communicate effectively and have no major complications or previous abdominal surgeries.
Not a fit: Patients with conditions that prevent communication or those who have had previous abdominal surgeries may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly reduce chronic postoperative pain and improve the quality of life for living liver donors.
How similar studies have performed: While there is limited data on similar approaches, some studies suggest that individualized pain management education can lead to improved outcomes in postoperative pain management.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * No condition that prevents communication * Having the ability to read and write * No major complications in the early postoperative period * No previous abdominal surgery * No additional disease that may cause chronic pain Exclusion Criteria: * Having any condition that prevents communication * Lack of reading and writing skills * Having a major complication in the early postoperative period * Having had abdominal surgery before * Having an additional disease that may cause chronic pain
Where this trial is running
Malatya, Battalgazi
- Inonu University Liver Transplant Institute — Malatya, Battalgazi, Turkey (Türkiye) (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Nazlıcan BAĞCI, MsC
- Email: 38212703001@ogr.inonu.edu.tr
- Phone: +90-553-034-01-98
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.