Heart surgery pain study seeks answers
NCT ID NCT05211492
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study aimed to find out how many people experience short-term and long-term pain after a specific type of heart surgery called one-stage hybrid arrhythmia ablation. Researchers surveyed patients who had the procedure at UZ Brussels to see what factors, like medications or genetics, might be linked to ongoing pain. The study was stopped early, but it helps gather information to improve future care.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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43 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Feb 2023
- Finished
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Jun 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * 18 years of age or older * he/she must understand and read the Dutch, French or English language * be able to digitally agree to participate in the study * had to have a one stage hybrid procedure at least three months ago * have an ASA score of I, II or III. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with previously known chronic pain syndromes, fibromyalgia, complex regional pain syndrome are excluded. * Subjects with previous known chronic conditions such as diabetes neuropathy, rheumatoid arthri-tis, … are also excluded. * Subject are excluded if they underwent a surgical treatment within the observed period. * Patients are excluded when under treatment with chemotherapy/radiotherapy * Pregnant patients are also excluded. * Patients with known psychological conditions such as depression are excluded.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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UZ Brussel
Jette, Brussels Capital, 1090, Belgium
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