Could a nicotine patch ease Post-Surgery pain for smokers?

NCT ID NCT07250230

First seen Dec 16, 2025 · Last updated Apr 29, 2026 · Updated 12 times

Summary

This study looks at whether a high-dose nicotine patch, applied before and after chest surgery, can help reduce pain and the need for strong painkillers in male smokers who have temporarily quit. About 80 men who smoke regularly and are having lung surgery will take part. The goal is to find a safer way to manage pain after surgery.

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  • Department of Anaesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, People's Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Henan Provincial People's Hospital, Zhengzhou, Henan

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    Zhengzhou, Henan, 450003, China

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