NCT05816174 Longitudinal Study of Chronic Postsurgical Pain in Children and Adolescents
| NCT ID | NCT05816174 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | Helen Koechlin |
| Condition | Chronic Post Operative Pain |
| Study Type | OBSERVATIONAL |
| Enrollment | 281 participants |
| Start Date | 2023-11-01 |
| Primary Completion | 2027-01 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
This is an observational study. You will not receive an experimental treatment; researchers will collect data based on your existing condition or standard treatment.
This trial targets 281 participants in total. It began in 2023-11-01 with a primary completion date of 2027-01.
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Brief Summary
Chronic postsurgical pain is defined as pain that develops or intensifies following a surgical procedure. After major surgery, around 20% of children and adolescents develop chronic postsurgical pain, and, as part of it, negative consequences on their quality of life. Emotion-related factors such as the variability of emotions, how emotions are regulated, and how well someone is able to differentiate between different emotions have in part been studied in other types of chronic pain. To date, no study examined emotion-related factors in the development and maintenance of chronic postsurgical pain. This observational study includes five assessment time points, one before and four after major surgery, with the goal to identify emotion-related factors that increase or decrease the risk for the development of chronic postsurgical pain.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Children and adolescents aged between 8 and 18 years * Planned orthopedic surgery requiring in-patient care in one of the participating children's hospitals * Able to read and understand German Exclusion Criteria: * Serious comorbid health condition (e.g., cancer, severe neurological impairment, chronic illness requiring daily medication) * Prior major orthopedic surgery (e.g., prior spine surgery) * Parent/caregiver and child not able to read and understand German
Contact & Investigator
Helen Koechlin, PhD
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
University Children's Hospital, Zurich
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT05816174 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 8 Years or older, up to 18 Years, studying Chronic Post Operative Pain. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT05816174 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT05816174 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at helen.koechlin@uzh.ch for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT05816174 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Basel, Switzerland, Zurich, Switzerland, Zurich, Switzerland.
Who is sponsoring the NCT05816174 clinical trial?
NCT05816174 is sponsored by Helen Koechlin. The principal investigator is Helen Koechlin, PhD at University Children's Hospital, Zurich. The trial plans to enroll 281 participants.