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Factors Influencing Chronic Pain After Open Heart Surgery with Sternotomy in Adults Aged 18 to 80
Led by Ankara Etlik City Hospital · Updated on 2025-01-29
500
Participants Needed
2
Research Sites
2 weeks
Total Duration
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Researchers are studying chronic pain that occurs after heart surgery involving sternotomy, a common procedure used in open cardiac surgeries like coronary artery bypass grafting and valve surgery. Chronic pain lasting 3 months or longer affects 11-40% of patients after such surgeries. The study aims to identify factors that contribute to developing chronic pain after sternotomy to help reduce this complication and improve patients quality of life. This observational study is sponsored by Ankara Etlik City Hospital.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Affecting Factors for Chronic Pain After Sternotomy
Research Team
U
Umut Can Özağar, M.D.
J
Jülide Ergil, Professor
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