Why do some patients still suffer pain after minimally invasive chest surgery?

NCT ID NCT07687082

Not yet recruiting Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University Hospital, Montpellier Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 07, 2026 · Last updated Jul 08, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tracks 400 adults undergoing video-assisted chest surgery (VATS) to see how many develop chronic pain three months later. Researchers will also look for factors like anxiety, depression, and pain intensity that may raise the risk. The goal is to better understand and eventually prevent persistent pain after this common procedure.

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 doctors identify patients at higher risk for chronic pain after chest surgery and improve pain management strategies.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a treatment trial, so it won't directly reduce pain. Results may not apply to all surgery types or hospitals.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

neuralgia Pain, Postoperative

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CHRONIC POST-SURGICAL PAIN NEUROPATHIC PAIN POSTOPERATIVE PAIN AFTER THORACIC SURGERY THORACIC SURGICAL PROCEDURES

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