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New study maps pain patterns in elderly after surgery

NCT ID NCT05865366

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

Summary

This study followed 300 elderly patients (65+) for seven days after noncardiac surgery to track how their pain changed over time. Researchers used pain scores and surveys to identify different pain patterns and find factors that might predict who develops long-term pain. The goal is to improve pain care for older adults after surgery.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this could help doctors predict which elderly patients are at risk for long-term pain after surgery, leading to better pain management strategies.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It cannot prove cause and effect, and results may not apply to all surgical types or hospitals.

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Study facts

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Participants

300 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jun 2023

Finished

Jun 2024

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

elderly patients scheduled for thoracic, urologic, gastrointestinal, gynecological, liver, biliary/pancreatic, and major orthopedic surgeries under general anesthesia

Ages

65 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Scheduled for thoracic, urologic, gastrointestinal, gynecological, liver, biliary/pancreatic, or major orthopedic surgery under general anesthesia 2. Age ≥ 65 years 3. The American Society of Anaesthesiologists(ASA) I to III 4. Duration of hospitalization ≥ 72 hours Exclusion Criteria: 1. Language disorder; 2. Hearing impairment; 3. Visual impairment; 4. The expected postoperative intubation time is more than 24 hours; 5. Critical events occurred during the perioperative period.

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Conditions

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Chronic Pain Pain, Postoperative

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Tongji Hospital

    Wuhan, Hubei, 430030, China

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