Understanding recovery and pain after same-day surgeries
The POPPY Study: Patient Reported Outcomes, Postoperative Pain and Pain Relief After Day Case Surgery
University Hospital Plymouth NHS Trust · NCT06008496
This study looks at how patients feel and manage pain after same-day surgeries to see how their recovery goes in the first week and three months later.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 6000 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 110 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University Hospital Plymouth NHS Trust (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Plymouth, Devon) |
| Trial ID | NCT06008496 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
The POPPY study investigates the recovery experiences of patients who undergo day-case surgeries in the UK. It focuses on collecting patient-reported outcomes regarding pain and pain relief during the first week and at three months post-surgery. By utilizing smartphones for data collection, the study aims to fill the gap in knowledge about postoperative pain management and the long-term effects of day-case procedures. This observational study will help identify patterns in pain experiences and opioid use among patients.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 and older undergoing day-case surgeries with an anaesthetist present in the UK.
Not a fit: Patients who are under 18, do not have access to a smartphone, or are undergoing procedures without an anaesthetist will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved pain management strategies and better recovery protocols for patients undergoing day-case surgeries.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success in understanding postoperative pain management, but this specific approach focusing on day-case surgeries is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Aged 18 years or older on day of surgery * Day-case surgery as defined by National Day Surgery Delivery Pack (NEED REF) * An anaesthetist must be present for case. * The procedure must involve one or more of: sedation, regional anaesthesia, central neuraxial anaesthesia or general anaesthesia Exclusion Criteria: * Less than 18 years of age on day of surgery * No anaesthetist involved with the procedure (such as local anaesthesia provided by a surgeon) * Overnight stay (admission to hospital) * Participant lacking capacity for consent * Diagnostic and/or minimally invasive procedures (e.g., radiology, endoscopy, or cardiology procedures) * Pregnancy or obstetric related procedures (pregnancy per-se is not an exclusion criterion). * Currently breast feeding * Ophthalmic procedures * No access to Smartphone and email * Prisoners Eligibility for qualitative component: As above, plus reporting PPSP and/or PPOU at day 97 post operative
Where this trial is running
Plymouth, Devon
- University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust — Plymouth, Devon, United Kingdom (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Matthew Everson, MBBS, FRCA
- Email: matthew.everson@nhs.net
- Phone: 07749410572
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.
Conditions: Pain, Post Operative Pain, Opioid Use, Chronic Pain