Brain scans may unlock secrets of Long-Lasting Post-Surgery pain
NCT ID NCT05304286
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study is investigating why some people continue to have pain long after surgery. Researchers will use brain scans and questionnaires to understand the mechanisms behind chronic post-surgical pain in 110 adolescents and adults. The goal is to improve how doctors choose treatments for individual patients.
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 research could help doctors choose better treatments for chronic pain after surgery, tailored to each patient.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It aims to understand pain, not cure it, and results may not lead to immediate changes in care.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Massachusetts General Hospital
RECRUITINGBoston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States
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