Decisional autonomy and treatment outcomes in adults with chronic pain
DEterminants of Decisional Autonomy In Chronic Pain Patients and Assessment of Treatment Effectiveness
Fondation Hôpital Saint-Joseph · NCT06811103
This project will see how decision-making and patient-reported treatment outcomes compare for French-speaking adults starting care for chronic pain at a Paris hospital.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 200 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Fondation Hôpital Saint-Joseph (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Paris, Paris) |
| Trial ID | NCT06811103 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This is a prospective observational project enrolling French-speaking adults who attend their first chronic pain consultation at Hôpital Paris Saint Joseph during 2025. Participants will complete patient-reported outcome measures and questionnaires about their preferences, knowledge, and involvement in treatment choices to identify factors that influence decisional autonomy. The study will also collect self-reported treatment responses during routine care to relate decision processes to perceived effectiveness. The work uses a biopsychosocial framework to integrate biological, psychological, and social contributors to pain and decision-making.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Francophone adults (age ≥18) attending their first chronic pain consultation at Hôpital Paris Saint Joseph between January 1 and December 31, 2025, who can give non-opposition to use of their data.
Not a fit: People with major visual or hearing impairments, those under guardianship or deprived of liberty, those who refuse data use, non‑French speakers, or patients treated outside the hospital are unlikely to benefit from this local, questionnaire-based project.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the findings could help clinicians better support patients' involvement in decisions and tailor care to improve daily functioning and satisfaction with pain management.
How similar studies have performed: Similar observational and patient-reported outcome studies and biopsychosocial approaches have shown benefits for patient engagement and management, though focused analyses of decisional autonomy in chronic pain are relatively limited.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patient aged 18 years or older * Patient attending their first consultation for chronic pain between 01/01/2025 and 31/12/2025 * Francophone patient * Patient capable of expressing their non-opposition to participation Exclusion Criteria: * Patient with significant visual or hearing impairment * Patient under guardianship or curatorship * Patient deprived of liberty * Patient under judicial protection Patient who opposes the use of their data for this research
Where this trial is running
Paris, Paris
- Hôpital Paris Saint Joseph — Paris, Paris, France (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Marguerite D'USSEL, MD
- Email: mdussel@ghpsj.fr
- Phone: +33144127147
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.
Conditions: Chronic Pain