Nutrition care for patients with chronic pain
Developing Nutrition Care Integrated Into Pain Rehabilitation: a Feasibility and Non-Randomized, Controlled Quasi-Experimental Study
NA · Linkoeping University · NCT06277232
This study is testing a new app that helps people with chronic pain improve their nutrition and overall health through a personalized program.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 200 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Linkoeping University (other gov) |
| Locations | 1 site (Linköping, Östergötland County) |
| Trial ID | NCT06277232 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to develop and evaluate the Diet4painrelief app, which integrates nutrition care into a specialist pain rehabilitation program for patients suffering from chronic pain and poor nutritional status. It will involve 20 patients who will undergo a bio-psycho-social assessment and complete dietary recordings to assess their nutritional intake. Following this, participants will receive a personalized behavior change program designed to improve their dietary habits and overall health outcomes. The study will measure feasibility, usability, and patient satisfaction with the app and the integrated care approach.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are individuals with a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 25 or higher who are experiencing disabling chronic pain.
Not a fit: Patients with serious psychiatric conditions, active metabolic diseases, or those who are pregnant may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve the dietary habits and pain management of patients living with chronic pain.
How similar studies have performed: While the integration of nutrition care in pain management is a growing field, this specific approach using a mobile app is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested in prior studies.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Self reported Body Mass Index (BMI)\>=25; * Written consent to participate and attend to the pain rehabilitation program due to disabling chronic pain (on sick leave or experiencing major interference in daily life due to chronic pain) * Agreement not to participate in other parallel treatments for weight reduction * Not currently using medications of weight reduction * Available to get access to internet via own mobile/cellphone. Exclusion Criteria: * Health conditions such as pregnancy, active metabolic disease, rheumatoid arthritis, and serious psychiatric disease (investigator's judgement, eg, psychosis or suicidal ideation); * Coagulation disorders with predisposition to bleeding, medication with anticoagulants (low- dose aspirin is permitted); * hypersensitivity to anaesthetic * Difficulties in understanding the Swedish language.
Where this trial is running
Linköping, Östergötland County
- Pain and Rehabilitation clinic — Linköping, Östergötland County, Sweden (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Huan-Ji Dong, PhD, MD
- Email: huanji.dong@liu.se
- Phone: +46730488933
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: Nutrition Poor, Overweight and Obesity, Mobile Phone Use, Pain, Chronic, Chronic pain, Nutrition care, Pain rehabilitation, eHealth