A tool to measure how chronic pain affects daily activities
An Instrument to Assess the Functional Impact of Chronic Pain
['FUNDING_SBIR_2'] · BARRON ASSOCIATES, INC. · NIH-10479024
This study is testing a new tool called KnowPain that helps understand how chronic pain affects your daily life by combining what you feel with data from special sensors, so we can find better ways to manage your pain.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_SBIR_2'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | BARRON ASSOCIATES, INC. (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (CHARLOTTESVILLE, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10479024 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a new instrument called KnowPain, which aims to objectively assess the functional impact of chronic pain on patients' daily lives. By combining subjective patient-reported outcomes with objective data collected through advanced biometric sensors, the study seeks to provide a comprehensive evaluation of how pain affects functionality. The instrument will measure various physiological parameters, such as motion, heart rate, and skin temperature, to generate precise scores reflecting functional impairment due to chronic pain. This innovative approach aims to improve pain management and treatment evaluation for patients suffering from chronic pain.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals experiencing chronic pain that significantly impacts their daily activities.
Not a fit: Patients with acute pain conditions or those not experiencing chronic pain may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more accurate assessments of chronic pain, ultimately improving treatment outcomes for patients.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown promise in using biometric assessments for pain evaluation, indicating that this approach could be effective.
Where this research is happening
CHARLOTTESVILLE, UNITED STATES
- BARRON ASSOCIATES, INC. — CHARLOTTESVILLE, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: CLARK, BRIAN R — BARRON ASSOCIATES, INC.
- Study coordinator: CLARK, BRIAN R
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
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