The impact of persisting pain following surgery in neonates

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: Persistent surgical pain; Neurodevelopment and psychosocial development in surgical neonates and infants; Anaesthesiology - Pain management; Physical Medicine / Rehabilitation - Physiotherapy; Neurological - Studies of the normal brain and nervous system; Reproductive Health and Childbirth - Complications of newborn; Mental Health - Learning disabilities

• Registration Number: ACTRN12619000404123
• Lead Sponsor: Macquarie University

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2019-03-13
• Last Update Posted: 7 December 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 138

Inclusion Criteria

i.Had at least one major surgery less than 28 days of age. Major surgery is defined as an open (e.g., gastroschisis) or opening of a major body cavity including the head, thorax, and abdomen;
ii.Were admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit;
iii.Have at least one parent/caregiver who is able to understand written and spoken English in order to participate.

Exclusion Criteria

i.Are diagnosed with neonatal abstinence syndrome from maternal drug use, or
ii.Are known to the Family and Community Services.
iii.Neonates who are expected to undergo cardiopulmonary bypass.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Observational
• Study Design: Not specified