Can we predict chronic pain after a broken limb?

NCT ID NCT07237152

Not yet recruiting Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Nottingham Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This observational study from the University of Nottingham aims to find out which factors predict chronic pain after a serious limb injury. Researchers will follow 450 major trauma patients with at least one broken limb for 6 months, asking them about their pain at 3 and 6 months. The goal is to better understand who is at risk, not to test a new treatment.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to: If successful, this study could help identify which patients are most at risk for chronic pain after a limb injury, leading to better prevention and treatment strategies.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It will not test any new drug or therapy, so it cannot directly improve patient outcomes. The results may not apply to all trauma patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

bone fracture Chronic Pain chronic pain syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

CHRONIC PAIN LIMB FRACTURE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Queens Medical Centre- Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust

Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG7 2UH, United Kingdom

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