Comparing treatments for chronic pain patients
Research of the Different Treatments for Chronic Pain Patients, Their Effectiveness and Associated Predictors, Offered at the Pain Center AZ Sint-Lucas Ghent.
This study is testing different treatment options for people with chronic pain to see which ones work best for them.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 1000 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University Ghent Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Ghent) |
| Trial ID | NCT05768477 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to compare the effectiveness of various treatment options for chronic pain patients at the pain center of Sint-Lucas. Participants will receive one of four treatment options, including consultations with pain specialists, interventions, Baxter therapy, or interdisciplinary treatment. Data will be collected through standardized questionnaires at multiple time points to assess pain outcomes and identify predictive factors for treatment success. The study will analyze the relationship between different pain mechanisms and treatment effectiveness.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are Dutch-speaking adults suffering from chronic pain.
Not a fit: Patients who are unable to provide consent or do not understand Dutch may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could help identify the most effective treatment options for chronic pain patients based on their specific pain mechanisms.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success in comparing treatment options for chronic pain, making this approach both relevant and potentially impactful.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Adults * Chronic pain patients * Dutch speaking, or good understanding Exclusion Criteria: * Adults unable to give consent * Adults who do not understand Dutch
Where this trial is running
Ghent
- AZ St Lucas — Ghent, Belgium (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Jessica Van Oosterwijck — Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, Ghent University, Belgium
- Study coordinator: Jessica Van Oosterwijck, Professor
- Email: jessica.vanoosterwijck@ugent.be
- Phone: +32 9 332 69 19
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.