Mobile app for managing pain after major surgery
A Smart Device Application for Acute Pain Service in Patients Undergoing Major Surgery: A Prospective Observational Feasibility Study
NA · Seoul National University Hospital · NCT06014918
This study tests a mobile app designed to help patients track their pain and side effects after major surgery to see if it improves their pain management experience.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Ages | 19 Years to 70 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Seoul National University Hospital (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Seoul) |
| Trial ID | NCT06014918 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study involves the installation of a mobile application on patients' smartphones prior to major surgery. The app will remind patients to record their pain intensity and any opioid-related side effects at specific intervals for at least two days post-surgery. Compliance with these reminders will be monitored, and patient satisfaction with pain control and app usage will be evaluated on the second postoperative day. Feedback on the app's functionality will also be collected from participants throughout the study.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 19 to 70 scheduled for major surgery and classified as ASA physical status I or II.
Not a fit: Patients who cannot communicate or are outside the age range of 19 to 70 may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this app could enhance postoperative pain management and improve patient satisfaction.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promise in using mobile applications for pain management, indicating potential success for this approach.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Adult patients aged 19 to 70 years who are scheduled for regular major surgery * American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status classification I or II * Patients who are using a smartphone and are not expected to have any restrictions on application use Exclusion Criteria: * Unable to communicate * Patients under the age of 19 and over the age of 70 * Patients who, in the opinion of the investigator or study staff, are not appropriate for this study
Where this trial is running
Seoul
- Seoul National University Hospital — Seoul, Korea, Republic of (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Hojin Lee, PhD — Seoul National University Hospital
- Study coordinator: Hojin Lee, PhD
- Email: hjpainfree@snu.ac.kr
- Phone: 82-2-2072-2467
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: Mobile Applications, Pain, Postoperative, Smartphone, Patient Satisfaction