Talking About Pain Relief
RecruitingEthics approval TEST/2026/081
Testing a plain-language guide, written with patients, to pain relief in the first week home after surgery.
Interested in taking part?
Contact the study team. Saying no will not affect your care.
What is this study about?
Many people go home after surgery unsure how and when to take their pain medicine. Together with patients and families we have written a short guide. This study tests whether it helps people manage pain and feel more confident at home.
Who can take part?
Adults going home on the day of surgery or the day after, who read English or would like the guide explained by a family member.
What is involved?
- Reading the guide before you leave hospital (or receiving usual information)
- Two short phone calls in the first week home
Updates
- The guide has been finalised with our patient advisory group and the study is now open.