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

NCT ID NCT04811209

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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

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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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Study facts

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Participants

About 300 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Jun 2021

Expected to finish

Dec 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

Study patients will be recruited at Toronto Western Hospital

Ages

18 to 80 years

Sex

Anyone

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adult patients aged 18-80 years * ASA class I - III * Primary elective surgery * unilateral major shoulder surgery e.g., stabilization and arthroplasty procedures: * unilateral total hip replacement * unilateral total knee replacement, and * spinal decompression + fusion involving ≥ 2 levels. * Hospital admission for ≥ 24 hours after the surgery Exclusion Criteria: * Inability to give informed consent * Poor English comprehension * Psychiatric disorders e.g., dementia * Known allergies to morphine / hydromorphone * Chronic substance abuse and use of recreational drugs * Any medical disorder that impairs accurate and objective completion of questionnaires

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Toronto Western Hopspital

    RECRUITING

    Toronto, Ontario, M5T2S8, Canada

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