Understanding chronic pain after heart surgery
Affecting Factors the Incidince of Chronic Pain After Sternotomy
This study looks at what causes long-lasting pain in people aged 18-80 after heart surgery to help improve pain management for these patients.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 500 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 80 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Ankara Etlik City Hospital Government |
| Locations | 2 sites (Ankara, Ankara and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06534372 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to identify the factors contributing to chronic pain in patients who have undergone sternotomy during cardiac surgery. It focuses on understanding the multifactorial causes of chronic pain, which can affect a significant percentage of patients post-surgery. The study will analyze various risk factors, including demographic, psychological, and procedural elements, to provide insights into the etiology of chronic pain. By gathering data from patients aged 18-80 who are undergoing elective open heart surgeries, the research seeks to enhance the understanding of pain management in this population.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adults aged 18-80 who are scheduled for elective open heart surgeries and meet specific health criteria.
Not a fit: Patients with chronic pain conditions or those who have previously undergone sternotomy may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved pain management strategies for patients undergoing cardiac surgery.
How similar studies have performed: While there have been various studies on chronic pain post-surgery, this specific focus on sternotomy-related pain is less explored, making it a novel approach.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Between the ages of 18-80 * BMI 18-35 kg/m2 * ASA (American Society of Anesthesiologists) Scoring I-II-III * Elective open coronary artery bypass graft surgery * Elective open heart valve surgery * Patients who will undergo general anesthesia * Patients who agree to participate in the study and sign a form Exclusion Criteria: * Patients under 18 and over 80 years of age * Patients who do not want to participate in the study * Patients with advanced organ failure (liver failure, renal failure) * Patients with chronic pain or chronic opioid use * Patients with alcohol, substance or drug addiction * Patients planned for surgery with thoracotomy * Patients with a history of previous sternotomy (redo) * Patients with limited cooperation such as dementia, psychiatric disorders * Pregnant and breastfeeding patients will be excluded from the study. * Patients who cannot communicate in their native language will be excluded from the study
Where this trial is running
Ankara, Ankara and 1 other locations
- Ankara Etlik City Hospital — Ankara, Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye) (Not_yet_recruiting)
- Ankara Etlik City Hospital — Ankara, Yenimahalle, Turkey (Türkiye) (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Umut Can Özağar, M.D.
- Email: ozagarumutcan@hotmail.com
- Phone: 00905546271611
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.