Vitamin c may stop chronic pain after surgery

NCT ID NCT02390505

First seen Jun 16, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 16, 2026

Summary

This study looked at whether taking vitamin C can prevent a painful condition called Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) type 1 after planned upper limb surgery. About 995 adults took part. The goal was to see if vitamin C, given before and after surgery, reduces the chance of developing CRPS within 6 months.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • CH Saint-Quentin

    Saint-Quentin, 02321, France

  • CHU Amiens

    Amiens, 80054, France

  • CHU Rouen

    Rouen, 76031, France

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