Status:
COMPLETED
Management of Chronic Pain
Lead Sponsor:
Lund University
Collaborating Sponsors:
Newton-Wellesley Hospital
Conditions:
Chronic Pain
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Brief Summary
The investigators aim to validate if a digital tool for increased self-management of chronic pain can improve the quality of life for patients with chronic pain. The validation is based on the change ...
Detailed Description
Chronic pain is today an increasing health problem in both Europe and US, with an estimation of about 90 million people affected in Europe (Breivik, H. et al., 2006) and 100 million people in US (Reli...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- 18 years of age
- \> 3 months low back or neck pain
- Average daily numeric rating scale (NRS) score of 4 in the low back or neck Back or neck pain is the primary area of pain (NRS scores \< 4 in other areas of pain)
- Agree to using the web-based application on a daily basis for 12 weeks
- No anticipated plans for back or neck surgery for at least 6 months
- Have the knowledge and proficiency and access to use a smart phone, tablet or computer in the English language
- Physically able to engage in basic physical activity (e.g. ambulation, light exercise, physical therapy exercises, etc.)
- Agree to remain on stable doses of medication and a stable treatment regimen
Exclusion
- Low back pain requiring surgical intervention in the next 6 months
- Severe or acute psychiatric illness, severe anxiety or depression
- Current history of substance use disorder
- Serious illness in active treatment
- Pain related to malignancy
- Other areas of pain exceeding the level/intensity of low back or neck pain
- Currently involved in a lawsuit or pending litigation in relation to the low back or neck pain
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
July 1 2021
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
August 1 2022
Estimated Enrollment :
60 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04865263
Start Date
July 1 2021
End Date
August 1 2022
Last Update
February 13 2023
Active Locations (1)
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Newton-Wellesley Hospital- Ambulatory Pain Service
Newton, Massachusetts, United States, 02459