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.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 20 Years to 99 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 1000 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Salem Anaesthesia Pain Clinic Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Surrey, British Columbia) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | November 1, 2017 |
| Main results expected | December 31, 2025 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2025 |
| Registry record updated | January 27, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT05945719 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
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Salem Anaesthesia Pain Clinic
Surrey, British Columbia, Canada Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Olu Bamgbade — Salem Anaesthesia Pain Clinic
- Study coordinator: Olu Bamgbade, MD,FRCPC
- Email: salem.painclinic@gmail.com
- Phone: 7786286600
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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.