This study, called POPSICLE, is looking at how often children experience long-lasting pain after common surgeries, what might cause it, and how it affects their lives. There are no specific treatments being tested; instead, researchers will gather information through questionnaires from children aged 0 to 16 who are having surgeries like appendectomies, circumcisions, or orchidopexies. The goal is to understand chronic post-surgical pain (CPSP) and its risk factors, including anxiety, pre-existing pain, and how pain is managed right after surgery. This information will help doctors improve care and reduce the chance of children developing chronic pain after an operation. The study aims to enroll 5000 participants.

Study design

This is an observational study, meaning researchers will collect information without providing any specific interventions. It plans to enroll 5000 participants aged 0-16 years.

What's involved

You would complete questionnaires at six different times, starting before surgery and continuing up to 10-12 months after surgery. These questionnaires will assess pain and how you are functioning.

Compensation

Not stated in the trial record.

Follow-up

Participants will be followed for 10-12 months after surgery, with the primary outcome measured at 12 months.

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