Epidemiological Study of Post-operative Chronic Pediatric Pain. (NCT04068350) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Epidemiological Study of Post-operative Chronic Pediatric Pain.
582 participantsStarted 2010-03-21
Plain-language summary
This study aims to estimate prevalence and determine risk factors for chronic pain at 3 months post-operative in pediatric surgery.
Who can participate
Age range
6 Years – 18 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
All children between the ages of 6 and 18, who are scheduled for surgery or video-surgery, scheduled or urgent, in the pediatric surgery department of the Bordeaux University Hospital.
All patients who consented to participate in the research.
Exclusion Criteria:
* All children operated on outpatient surgery.
* Children and parents with difficulties in understanding the questionnaires.
* Refusal of the child or one of the parents.
* Change of home planned during the post-operative follow-up period (3 months).
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Since this study is already completed, would it be possible to see the results or findings about which children were most likely to develop chronic pain after surgery, and whether those findings apply to my child's situation?
2Given that this was an epidemiological study rather than a treatment trial, does it help identify any risk factors before surgery that my child's care team should be watching for to prevent long-term chronic pain?
3Are there any follow-up treatment trials that grew out of this research that might be more directly relevant to helping my child if they're already experiencing post-operative chronic pain?
4How does what this study measured — chronic postoperative pain in children — line up with what my child is currently experiencing, and should we be formally assessing whether their pain qualifies as 'chronic' by medical standards?
5Based on research like this, are there pain management strategies or monitoring plans your team would recommend putting in place before or after my child's surgery to reduce the risk of pain becoming a long-term problem?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.