Examining patient harassment of pain clinic staff before and during COVID
Official title: Pain Clinic Staff Harassment Caused by Patients Pre/Post COVID Pandemic
Run by Salem Anaesthesia Pain Clinic · NCT05938101 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how the stress of the COVID-19 pandemic may have led to more harassment of pain clinic staff by chronic pain patients compared to before the pandemic.
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 | January 2, 2020 |
| Main results expected | December 31, 2025 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2025 |
| Registry record updated | January 27, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT05938101 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are adult chronic pain patients who may exhibit behavioral issues.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who are pediatric chronic pain patients will 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 analyzes incidents of harassment directed at pain clinic staff by chronic pain patients, comparing occurrences before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. It utilizes both quantitative and qualitative methods, including prospective electronic and clinic diary data, to evaluate the causative factors and outcomes of these incidents. The study aims to understand how the stress of the pandemic may have exacerbated psychological issues in chronic pain patients, leading to increased harassment. Lessons learned from these incidents will be presented in a sensitive manner to inform future practices.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved understanding and management of patient behavior in pain clinics, enhancing the safety and well-being of healthcare providers.
How similar studies have gone: While studies on patient behavior and provider safety exist, this specific focus on harassment in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic is 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
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Olu Bamgbade, MD,FRCPC — Salem Anaesthesia Pain Clinic
- Study coordinator: Olu Bamgbade, MD,FRCPC
- Email: salem.painclinic@gmail.com
- Phone: 17786286600
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.