This survey study aims to investigate the incidence of Chronic post surgical pain (CPSP) in cardiac surgery patients treated at UZ Leuven. The primary hypothesis is that the incidence of CPSP at 3 months postoperatively is lower than 33%, which is the rate commonly reported in the literature. Secondary objectives include comparing CPSP incidence based on the type of surgical incision, as well as comparing incidences between type of surgery. Finally, the study will assess pain intensity, interference with daily activities, and quality of life of 3 months and when required also at 1 years postoperatively.
Eligibility
Sex
ALL
Min age
18 Years
Max age
—
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion Criteria:
1. Adults, aged ≥ 18 years of age, who underwent cardiac surgery (valvular, coronary bypass, other intracardiac or aortic surgery) during the 1 year recruitment period
2. Able to provide informed consent
3. Able to respond by telephone
Exclusion Criteria:
1. Deceased
2. Refusal
3. Chronic pain in the surgical region
Primary outcome measure(s)
Incidence of chronic post surgical pain — 3 months Numerical rating scale (NRS) for pain (persistent or recurrent) longer than 3 months present, the apin began or increased in intensity after surgery, the pain is in the surgical area and persisted for at least 3 months after the initiation event, and is not better accounted for by an infection, malignancy, a pre-existing pain condition or alternative.
Trial sites (1)
Facility
City
Region
Status
University Hospital Leuven
Leuven
Vlaams Brabant
Recruiting
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This page summarises publicly available registry data for informational purposes — not medical advice. Eligibility is determined by each study team; patients should discuss participation with their clinician.
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