Understanding persistent pain after orthopedic surgery
Assessment and Risk Stratification of the Development of Postoperative Persistent Postoperative Pain in Patients Undergoing Orthopedic Surgery
This study looks at why some people still have pain after orthopedic surgeries like knee and hip replacements or spine fusions, to help improve pain management and reduce the need for opioids.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 600 (estimated) |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | A.O.U. Città della Salute e della Scienza Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Torino) |
| Trial ID | NCT05370924 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to assess the development of persistent postoperative pain in patients undergoing orthopedic surgeries, particularly those at high risk such as knee and hip replacements or spine fusion. It seeks to understand the prevalence and factors contributing to the transition from acute to chronic pain following surgery. By analyzing patient outcomes, the study hopes to inform better pain management strategies while minimizing opioid use. The research focuses on a range of orthopedic procedures to gather comprehensive data on postoperative pain experiences.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are patients undergoing high-risk orthopedic surgeries like knee or hip prosthetic surgeries and spine fusions.
Not a fit: Patients undergoing redo prosthetic surgeries or those with trauma injuries may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved pain management strategies and reduced incidence of chronic pain in postoperative patients.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have indicated varying prevalence rates of persistent postoperative pain, suggesting that this area of research is significant but still requires further exploration.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients undergoing orthopedic surgery considered at high risk of developing persistent postoperative pain (i.e. knee prothesic surgery, hip prothesic surgery, spine fusion surgery) Exclusion Criteria: * Patients undergoing redo prothesic surgery * Trauma patients
Where this trial is running
Torino
- AOU Città della Salute e della Scienza di Torino - Presidio ospedaliero CTO — Torino, Italy (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Maurizio Berardino
- Email: mberardino@cittadellasalute.to.it
- Phone: +390116331633
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.