Investigating chronic pain after cardiac surgery

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

The CPSP-Cardiac is a large, multi-center observational study aimed at understanding the incidence of chronic post-surgical pain in patients three months after cardiac surgery. It focuses on patients undergoing first-time cardiac surgeries, such as coronary artery bypass grafting and valvular repairs, and examines various factors that may influence pain outcomes. The study utilizes Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS®) protocols to improve pain management and patient recovery. By analyzing the effectiveness of multimodal analgesia strategies, including ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia, the study seeks to provide insights into preventing chronic pain and enhancing quality of life for cardiac surgery patients.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* patients will be undergoing a first-time cardiac surgery involving a median sternotomy, including coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) and all open-heart procedures, such as valvular repairs/replacement.
* patients between the ages of 18-80 years
* American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) Physical Status score of II-III
* patients will also sign the written informed consent form

Exclusion Criteria:

* patients scheduled for minimally invasive cardiac surgery,
* patients with BMI\>40,
* patients who undergone thoracotomy,
* patients with alcohol and drug addiction,
* patients with severe dysfunction in a significant organ (e.g., presence of severe hepatic and renal disease),
* patients who undergone emergency and redo surgeries,
* patients who cannot be extubated within the first 8 hours postoperatively,
* patients have a severe psychiatric diseases such as psychosis or dementia that restrict cooperation with the patient (patients who cannot evaluate verbal numerical pain scales),
* patients who are pregnant and breastfeeding,
* patients who cannot be reached by phone during the postoperative follow-up periods
* patients who cannot communicate in the native language.

Where it's running

• Ondokuz Mayis University
  Samsun, Atakum, Turkey Recruiting
• Baskent University
  Adana, Turkey Recruiting
• Adiyaman Üniversitesi
  Adıyaman, Turkey Recruiting
• Ankara University
  Ankara, Turkey Recruiting
• Bilkent City Hospital
  Ankara, Turkey Recruiting
• Hacettepe Üniversitesi
  Ankara, Turkey Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Burhan DOST, Assoc.Prof
• Email: burhandost@hotmail.com
• Phone: +903623121919

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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.