Comparing treatments for chronic pain patients
Official title: Research of the Different Treatments for Chronic Pain Patients, Their Effectiveness and Associated Predictors, Offered at the Pain Center AZ Sint-Lucas Ghent.
Run by University Ghent · NCT05768477 · Data updated 2026-11-12
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 |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 1000 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University Ghent Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Ghent) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | April 6, 2023 |
| Main results expected | September 2027 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | November 3, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT05768477 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are Dutch-speaking adults suffering from chronic pain.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who are unable to provide consent or do not understand Dutch 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
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.
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 gone: Other studies have shown success in comparing treatment options for chronic pain, making this approach both relevant and potentially impactful.
Who can join: the full rules
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 it's running
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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
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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.