Clinical Trial: Pain, Exercise and Psychological Well-being in Pectus Excavatum

Study Status: Recruiting
Recruit Status: Recruiting
Study Type: Observational




Official Title: Evaluating Outcomes for Pectus Excavatum: Pain, Exercise, and Psychological Well-being

Brief Summary: Recovery following major surgical procedures can be influenced by both physical (optimization of cardiopulmonary function, pain control, activity) and psychological factors. Physical activity recommendations for post-operative patients is difficult, in part because little is known about the short- and long-term benefits of exercise and mobility on post-operative pain and return to normal functioning.