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Affecting Factors the Incidence of Chronic Pain After Sternotomy Observational Study on Postoperative Pain Following Open Cardiac Surgery
Led by Ankara Etlik City Hospital · Updated on 2025-01-29
500
Participants Needed
2
Research Sites
2 weeks
Total Duration
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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
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Between the ages of 18-80
- Body mass index (BMI) between 18 and 35 kg/m2
- ASA (American Society of Anesthesiologists) score of I, II, or III
- Scheduled for elective open coronary artery bypass graft surgery
- Scheduled for elective open heart valve surgery
- Planned to undergo general anesthesia
- Agree to participate and sign informed consent
You will not qualify if you...
- Younger than 18 or older than 80 years
- Do not wish to participate in the study
- Have advanced organ failure such as liver or kidney failure
- Have chronic pain or use chronic opioid medications
- Have alcohol, substance, or drug addiction
- Planned for surgery involving thoracotomy
- Have a history of previous sternotomy (redo surgery)
- Have limited cooperation due to dementia or psychiatric disorders
- Are pregnant or breastfeeding
- Cannot communicate in their native language
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - Up to 24 hours post-surgery
Participants undergo open cardiac surgery with sternotomy followed by immediate post-operative care.
1 hospital stay including surgery and immediate recovery
Duration - Up to 6 months after surgery
Participants are monitored for pain and recovery, including assessment of acute pain and neuropathic symptoms.
Visits at 3 months and 6 months post-surgery
Trial Site Locations
Total: 2 locations
1
Ankara Etlik City Hospital
Ankara, Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye), 06290
Not Yet Recruiting
2
Ankara Etlik City Hospital
Ankara, Yenimahalle, Turkey (Türkiye), 06010
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
U
Umut Can Özağar, M.D.
J
Jülide Ergil, Professor
How is the study designed?
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Masking
N/A
Allocation
N/A
Model
N/A
Primary Purpose
N/A
Number of Arms
0
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