Study aims to define what 'Meaningful' pain relief really means for surgery patients

NCT ID NCT04811209

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study is trying to figure out what counts as a meaningful improvement in pain after major orthopedic surgeries like hip, knee, shoulder, or spine procedures. Researchers will ask 300 adults to rate their pain and recovery before and after surgery. The goal is to set clear benchmarks that doctors can use to know if a patient's pain treatment is working well enough.

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 better understand what level of pain relief patients consider worthwhile after surgery, leading to more personalized pain management.

What could go wrong

This is an observational study, not testing a new treatment. It may not change practice directly, and results might not apply to all types of surgery or patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

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Locations

  • Toronto Western Hopspital

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    Toronto, Ontario, M5T2S8, Canada

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