Cohort of patients with chronic pain using an e-health application
Official title: Constitution and Analysis of a Cohort of Patients Followed in Pain Clinics and at Home in Real Life
Run by University Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand · NCT04880096 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is trying to see how an e-health app can help track and understand the experiences of people with chronic pain over two years.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 5000 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand Academic / other |
| Locations | 22 sites (Clermont-Ferrand, AURA and 21 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | September 14, 2021 |
| Main results expected | September 14, 2031 |
| Study ends | September 14, 2031 |
| Registry record updated | October 29, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT04880096 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are adults suffering from chronic pain who regularly use a smartphone.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who are unable to understand or respond to questionnaires will 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
This observational study aims to create the first French e-cohort of chronic pain patients to facilitate real-life follow-up and generate extensive data on chronic pain and its impacts. Utilizing the eDOL smartphone application and web platform, the study will collect information on pain characteristics, comorbidities, and treatment effects through various questionnaires and tools. The data will also be linked with French health insurance records to provide a comprehensive overview of patient care and associated costs. The study will involve 20 pain clinics and at least 5000 patients over a 24-month period.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved understanding and management of chronic pain, enhancing treatment efficacy and patient care.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies utilizing e-health approaches for chronic pain management have shown promise, indicating potential for success in this novel cohort.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * All patients with chronic pain * patients equipped and regular users of a smartphone * Non-opposition to participation in the study Exclusion Criteria: * Patient unable to understand or answer questionnaires
Where it's running
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CHU de Clermont-Ferrand - Service de Neurologie
Clermont-Ferrand, Aura, France Recruiting -
Clermont-Ferrand University Hospital
Clermont-Ferrand, Aura, France Recruiting -
APHP Ambroise Paré
Boulogne-Billancourt, Idf, France Recruiting -
APHP Saint Antoine
Paris, Idf, France Recruiting -
APHP Cochin
Paris, Idf, France Recruiting -
Groupe Hospitalier Paris Saint Joseph
Paris, IDf, France Recruiting
Show 16 more locations
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CHU Amiens
Amiens, France Recruiting -
Hospices civils Lyon
Bron, France Recruiting -
CHU Grenoble
Grenoble, France Recruiting -
CHU Limoges
Limoges, France Recruiting -
Ch Lons Le Saunier
Lons-le-Saunier, France Recruiting -
CHU Nantes
Nantes, France Recruiting -
CHU Nîmes
Nîmes, France Recruiting -
CHU Rennes
Rennes, France Recruiting -
Chu Rouen
Rouen, France Recruiting -
CHU Saint Etienne
Saint-Etienne, France Recruiting -
Hôpital Civil de Strasbourg
Strasbourg, France Recruiting -
Chu Toulouse
Toulouse, France Recruiting -
CH Voiron
Voiron, France Recruiting -
CH Bayeux
Bayeux, France Not yet recruiting -
CHU bordeaux
Bordeaux, France Not yet recruiting -
CHU Montepllier
Montpellier, France Not yet recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Lise Laclautre
- Email: promo_interne_drci@chu-clermontferrand.fr
- Phone: 04 73 75 11 95
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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.