New tool may predict who will suffer after achilles surgery
NCT ID NCT07558512
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at 489 patients who had Achilles tendon surgery to find out what factors lead to moderate-to-severe pain in the first 24 hours. Researchers created a prediction tool (nomogram) based on these risk factors. The goal is to help doctors identify high-risk patients and plan better pain control, but the tool needs further testing.
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 could help doctors identify patients at high risk for pain after Achilles surgery, allowing for better pain management planning.
- What could go wrong
- This is a retrospective study, meaning it looks back at past data. It cannot prove cause and effect, and the prediction tool needs to be tested in new patients before it can be used widely.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Peking University Third Hospital
Beijing, 100191, China
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