Hidden pain in liver patients: a new study investigates

NCT ID NCT06062108

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This completed study looked at how often hospitalized patients with cirrhosis experience pain. Researchers asked 30 patients about their pain, its location, intensity, and whether it was chronic. The goal was to highlight an often-overlooked issue and encourage better pain care for this group.

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 shows pain is common in hospitalized cirrhosis patients, it could lead to better pain management guidelines for this group.

What could go wrong

This is a small, single-hospital study with only 30 participants, so results may not apply to all cirrhosis patients. It only measures pain prevalence, not treatment.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Acute Pain Chronic Pain chronic pain syndrome cirrhosis of liver Fibrosis fibrotic liver disease neuralgia Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Centre Hospitalier de la Dracénie

    Draguignan, Var, 83300, France