Clinical trial Recruiting at 19 sites Observational Ages 18 and up

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 typeObservational
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment5000 (estimated)
SponsorUniversity Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand
Academic / other
Locations22 sites (Clermont-Ferrand, AURA and 21 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedSeptember 14, 2021
Main results expectedSeptember 14, 2031
Study endsSeptember 14, 2031
Registry record updatedOctober 29, 2026
Trial IDNCT04880096 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

  • 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
  • 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

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.