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Prevalence and factors associated with the development of chronic post-thoracotomy pain in patients with multiple rib fractures

Prevalence and factors associated with the development of chronic post-thoracotomy pain in patients with multiple rib fractures: a cross-sectional study

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
CRIS
Registry ID
KCT0002839
Enrollment
100
Registered
2018-05-02
Start date
2017-10-10
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2021-12-02

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

None listed

Interventions

None listed

Sponsors

Pusan National University Hospital
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1) Patients who had undergone thoracotomy 3 to 24 months back for multiple rib fractures (at the time of survey) 2) Patients aged greater than 19 years (at the time of trauma) 3) Patients who had agreed to the purpose of the study and provided written informed consent.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1) Patients who cannot participate in the survey due to cognitive impairment 2) Patients who cannot personally participate in the survey for other reasons 3) Patients who cannot participate in the survey on their own or with assistance.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Prevalence of chronic pain after thoracotomy due to multiple rib fractures—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Quality of life;Korean version of the leeds assessment of neuropathic symptoms and signs pain;Hospital anxiety/depression scale;Pulmonary function test;Pain numeric rating scale—

Countries

Korea, Republic of

Contacts

Public ContactYU KYUNG SHIN

Pusan National University Hospital

gyon.2@daum.net+82-51-240-6891

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CRIS (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026