Understanding the Acute Pain Phenotype in Patients Undergoing Surgery

Recruiting Observational Study
Acute Pain Chronic Post Operative Pain Opioid Use
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo. No Study Drug Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
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At a Glance
Age
18 and older
Sex
Any
Study type
Observational
Participants needed
1,000 (estimated)
Sponsor
Brigham and Women's Hospital · Other
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About This Trial
The goal of this observational study is to learn about how regional anesthesia (numbing medication) affects pain in patients with different psychosocial phenotypes such as different levels of concern about pain, sleep issues, and anxiety, who are having surgery. The main questions are: 1. Do psychosocial factors such as concerns about pain, sleep, anxiety affect the effectiveness of regional ane…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Age ≥ 18 * English speaking * Surgical or procedural patient who will be admitted postoperatively * Willingness to answer psychosocial survey and/or audio recorded semi-structured interview Exclusion Criteria: -Cognitive dysfunction that precludes communication
Contacts

Yun-Yun K Chen, MD

617-651-0932

ykchen@mgb.org

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