Meditation for Postoperative Pain
Trial Summary
What is the purpose of this trial?
This will be a prospective study to determine the association between specific genotypes, epigenetics, behavioral, social and biological factors, with the phenotypes, defined by pain perception, postoperative pain, analgesic effects, side effects to perioperative analgesics, chronic postoperative pain, and gene expression in patients following pectus excavatum repair.
Research Team
Vidya Chidambaran, MD
Principal Investigator
Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for children from age 8 and adults with pectus excavatum or adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, who are scheduled for specific chest or spine surgeries. It's not open to those with developmental delays, serious heart, kidney, liver conditions, severe respiratory issues, recent major surgery using opioids, seizures treated with medication within the last year, certain medication use affecting CYP2D6 enzyme activity.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Preoperative
Participants undergo preoperative assessments and, if randomized, receive focused-attention meditation training
Postoperative
Participants are monitored for pain scores, sleep quality, and psychosocial measures; meditation group continues intervention
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for long-term outcomes including pain and psychosocial measures
Treatment Details
Interventions
- Meditation
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati
Lead Sponsor