Trial Outcomes & Findings for Persistent Pain After CS Delivery (NCT NCT01996592)

NCT ID: NCT01996592

Last Updated: 2018-08-13

Results Overview

By identifying preoperative risk factors for chronic pain and mapping out the trajectory of pain after cesarean delivery, we may be able to use novel pharmacologic or psychological interventions to alter postoperative pain trajectories. Two predominant risk factors have been determined thus far to put those at risk. They are emotional distress/depression and perceived stress. The 530 participants recovery pain scores were broken down into 3 subgroups--group 1 is those who had the fastest recovery, group 2 which is the "average" recovery, and group 3 which is the group with the slowest recovery.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Target enrollment

575 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

60 days

Results posted on

2018-08-13

Participant Flow

Elective cesarean section patients \>/= 18 years of age who agree to be contacted for 8 weeks after delivery to obtain pain scores

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Cesarean Section Deliveries
those subjects having an elective cesarean section will complete an informed consent form, complete the preoperative questionnaire, and then be contacted for 60 days postoperatively
Overall Study
STARTED
575
Overall Study
COMPLETED
530
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
45

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
Cesarean Section Deliveries
those subjects having an elective cesarean section will complete an informed consent form, complete the preoperative questionnaire, and then be contacted for 60 days postoperatively
Overall Study
no response to text/no diary entry
32
Overall Study
change in surgical date
4
Overall Study
Withdrawal by Subject
5
Overall Study
change in mode of delivery
4

Baseline Characteristics

575 enrolled; 530 analyzed. 45 subjects were excluded for the following reasons: no response to text/no diary entry: 32 change in surgical date: 4 withdrew consent prior to study initiation: 5 change in mode of delivery: 4

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Cesarean Section Deliveries
n=530 Participants
those subjects having an elective cesarean section will complete an informed consent form, complete the preoperative questionnaire, and then be contacted for 60 days postoperatively
Age, Categorical
<=18 years
0 Participants
n=99 Participants
Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
530 Participants
n=99 Participants
Age, Categorical
>=65 years
0 Participants
n=99 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
530 Participants
n=99 Participants • 575 enrolled; 530 analyzed. 45 subjects were excluded for the following reasons: no response to text/no diary entry: 32 change in surgical date: 4 withdrew consent prior to study initiation: 5 change in mode of delivery: 4
Sex: Female, Male
Male
0 Participants
n=99 Participants • 575 enrolled; 530 analyzed. 45 subjects were excluded for the following reasons: no response to text/no diary entry: 32 change in surgical date: 4 withdrew consent prior to study initiation: 5 change in mode of delivery: 4
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0 Participants
n=99 Participants • 575 enrolled; 530 analyzed. 45 subjects were excluded for the following reasons: no response to text/no diary entry: 32 change in surgical date: 4 withdrew consent prior to study initiation: 5 change in mode of delivery: 4
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
3 Participants
n=99 Participants • 575 enrolled; 530 analyzed. 45 subjects were excluded for the following reasons: no response to text/no diary entry: 32 change in surgical date: 4 withdrew consent prior to study initiation: 5 change in mode of delivery: 4
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants
n=99 Participants • 575 enrolled; 530 analyzed. 45 subjects were excluded for the following reasons: no response to text/no diary entry: 32 change in surgical date: 4 withdrew consent prior to study initiation: 5 change in mode of delivery: 4
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
138 Participants
n=99 Participants • 575 enrolled; 530 analyzed. 45 subjects were excluded for the following reasons: no response to text/no diary entry: 32 change in surgical date: 4 withdrew consent prior to study initiation: 5 change in mode of delivery: 4
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
384 Participants
n=99 Participants • 575 enrolled; 530 analyzed. 45 subjects were excluded for the following reasons: no response to text/no diary entry: 32 change in surgical date: 4 withdrew consent prior to study initiation: 5 change in mode of delivery: 4
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
0 Participants
n=99 Participants • 575 enrolled; 530 analyzed. 45 subjects were excluded for the following reasons: no response to text/no diary entry: 32 change in surgical date: 4 withdrew consent prior to study initiation: 5 change in mode of delivery: 4
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
5 Participants
n=99 Participants • 575 enrolled; 530 analyzed. 45 subjects were excluded for the following reasons: no response to text/no diary entry: 32 change in surgical date: 4 withdrew consent prior to study initiation: 5 change in mode of delivery: 4

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 60 days

By identifying preoperative risk factors for chronic pain and mapping out the trajectory of pain after cesarean delivery, we may be able to use novel pharmacologic or psychological interventions to alter postoperative pain trajectories. Two predominant risk factors have been determined thus far to put those at risk. They are emotional distress/depression and perceived stress. The 530 participants recovery pain scores were broken down into 3 subgroups--group 1 is those who had the fastest recovery, group 2 which is the "average" recovery, and group 3 which is the group with the slowest recovery.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Group 1-perceived Stress Scores
n=307 Participants
Subjects who had the fastest recovery
Group 2 Perceived Stress Scale
n=170 Participants
Subjects who experienced average recovery
Group 3 Perceived Stress Scale
n=53 Participants
Subjects who experienced the slowest recovery from surgery
Persistent Pain-PERCEIVED STRESS Scores Stratified by the Rate of Recovery
11.4 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 5.8
12.9 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 5.8
15.4 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 5.4

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 60 days

By identifying preoperative risk factors for chronic pain and mapping out the trajectory of pain after cesarean delivery, we may be able to use novel pharmacologic or psychological interventions to alter postoperative pain trajectories. Two predominant risk factors have been determined thus far to put those at risk. They are emotional distress/depression and perceived stress. The 530 participants recovery pain scores were broken down into 3 subgroups--group 1 is those who had the fastest recovery, group 2 which is the "average" recovery, and group 3 which is the group with the slowest recovery. PROMIS Emotional Distress-Depression Short form utilized for this outcome. scoring for this ranges from 8-40, with the higher the score the worse the distress

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Group 1-perceived Stress Scores
n=307 Participants
Subjects who had the fastest recovery
Group 2 Perceived Stress Scale
n=170 Participants
Subjects who experienced average recovery
Group 3 Perceived Stress Scale
n=53 Participants
Subjects who experienced the slowest recovery from surgery
Persistent Pain-EMOTIONAL DISTRESS
10.7 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 3.8
11.5 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 4.2
12.8 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 4.5

Adverse Events

Cesarean Section Deliveries

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Other adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Additional Information

Jessica L. Booth, MD

Wake Forest School of Medicine

Phone: 336-718-8278

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place