Impact of Chronic Pain on Quality of Life and Activity Patterns
Official title: The Effect of Chronic Pain and Its Treatment on Quality of Life, Disability, and Physical Activity
Run by University Hospital Ostrava · NCT05922007 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how chronic pain affects daily life and activity levels in people with pain, while also testing a new questionnaire to better understand these impacts.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 150 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University Hospital Ostrava Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Ostrava, Moravian-Silesian Region) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | July 1, 2023 |
| Main results expected | December 2025 |
| Study ends | December 2026 |
| Registry record updated | July 17, 2023 |
| Trial ID | NCT05922007 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are adults aged 18-65 with chronic pain lasting at least three months, including those with back pain, joint pain, or pain from rheumatic diseases.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with severe sight or hearing impairments or those with oncological diseases 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 assess how chronic pain affects the quality of life and physical activity in patients. It will validate a Czech version of the Patterns of Activity Measures-Pain scale (POAM-P/CZ) to evaluate activity patterns in individuals suffering from chronic pain. The study will involve a questionnaire survey to gather data on pain intensity, disability, physical activity, BMI, and body composition before and after therapeutic and educational interventions. The findings will help in understanding the relationship between chronic pain and daily functioning.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved treatment strategies that enhance the quality of life for patients with chronic pain.
How similar studies have gone: While similar studies have explored chronic pain and quality of life, the validation of the POAM-P scale in this context is a novel approach.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patient with pain lasting at least 3 months * Age 18-65 years * Diagnosis of back pain, joint pain in arthrosis, postoperative and post-traumatic pain, and pain in rheumatic diseases * Czech language competency * Consent to the research investigation Exclusion Criteria: * Severe sight or hearing impairment or other illness that does not allow filling in the questionnaires * Oncological disease
Where it's running
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University Hospital Ostrava
Ostrava, Moravian-Silesian Region, Czechia Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Lucie Sikorová, Assoc.Prof.,PhDr.,Ph.D. — University Hospital Ostrava
- Study coordinator: Jiří Hynčica
- Email: jiri.hyncica@fno.cz
- Phone: 0042059737
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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.