Chronic Pain Patient Preferences for Pain Medication Side Effects
Official title: Assessing Chronic Pain Patient Preferences Regarding the Analgesic Effect Relative to the Side Effects of Analgesic Drugs
Run by Université Catholique de Louvain · NCT07453524 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study asks adults with chronic pain who are on pain meds to tell us which side effects bother them most and how these trade off with pain relief.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 200 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Université Catholique de Louvain Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Brussels) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | March 15, 2026 |
| Main results expected | July 31, 2027 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | June 15, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07453524 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Adults over 18 with chronic pain who are currently being treated with pain medications and can consent, capable of understanding French or English.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who do not want to participate in surveys or who are unable to understand French or English may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
Researchers will collect patient views through a questionnaire to understand which medication side effects are least acceptable given the benefits in pain relief. The effort focuses on adults with chronic pain who are currently receiving treatment and can understand French or English. The study uses a patient-reported approach to help guide future treatment options. No biological interventions are involved beyond the survey, and responses will inform preference-based considerations in pain management. The lead site is Université Catholique de Louvain in Brussels, with no listed collaborators.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, results could inform clinicians and researchers about patient-prioritized trade-offs between side effects and pain relief to improve future treatments.
How similar studies have gone: Similar poster surveys have been used to elicit patient preferences in other therapeutic areas; the direct impact on treatment choices in pain management remains exploratory.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Aged over 18 years. * Being treated with pain medication. * (Chronic-)Pain for at least 3 months. * Capacity to understand and provide an informed consent form. Exclusion Criteria: * Insufficient French or English language skills. * Epilepsy treated by an anti-epileptic. * Alzheimer's disease. * Parkinson's disease
Where it's running
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UCLouvain/IONS
Brussels, Belgium Recruiting
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.