Study reveals how many patients suffer chronic pain after sternotomy
NCT ID NCT05357963
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This completed study looked at 200 patients who had a sternotomy (chest-opening surgery) to find out how many develop chronic pain three months later. Researchers asked about pain type, intensity, and how it affects daily life. The goal is to better understand the problem and identify risk factors, 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 this study succeeds, it could help doctors better predict and manage chronic pain after sternotomy, improving patient quality of life.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It only measures pain rates and risk factors, so it won't directly lead to a new therapy.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Ankara City Hospital
Çankaya, Ankara, 06290, Turkey (Türkiye)
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