Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 20 to 99

Examining harassment of pain clinic staff by patients

Official title: Discrimination and Harassment of Pain Clinic Staff Caused by Patients

Run by Salem Anaesthesia Pain Clinic · NCT05945719 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study looks at how often patients in a pain clinic harass staff with sexual or racial comments to see how it affects the workers and improve safety in the workplace.

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Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages20 Years to 99 Years
SexAll
Enrollment1000 (estimated)
SponsorSalem Anaesthesia Pain Clinic
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Surrey, British Columbia)
StatusRecruiting
StartedNovember 1, 2017
Main results expectedDecember 31, 2025
Study endsDecember 31, 2025
Registry record updatedJanuary 27, 2025
Trial IDNCT05945719 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are adult patients suffering from chronic pain who may exhibit behavioral issues.

Probably not a fit

Patients who are pediatric or do not exhibit any behavioral problems are unlikely to 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 investigates incidents of sexual and racial harassment directed at staff by patients in a chronic pain clinic. It employs both quantitative and qualitative analyses of electronic and clinic diary data to evaluate the frequency and nature of these incidents. The study aims to identify causative factors, outcomes of incidents, and systemic issues, while presenting qualitative information in a sensitive manner. The goal is to better understand the impact of patient behavior on healthcare staff and improve workplace safety.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved safety protocols and support systems for healthcare staff in pain management settings.

How similar studies have gone: While studies on workplace harassment exist, this specific focus on patient-perpetrated harassment in healthcare settings is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* adult chronic pain patients

Exclusion Criteria:

* pediatric chronic pain patients

Where it's running

  • Salem Anaesthesia Pain Clinic
    Surrey, British Columbia, Canada
    Recruiting

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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.