Tracking pain and related outcomes using technology

Is this trial a fit for you?

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 develop a mobile app that helps patients track their chronic pain, medications, and related symptoms. By engaging with patients at a clinic, the researchers will gather feedback and pilot test the app to ensure it meets the needs of those suffering from chronic pain. The study addresses the significant public health issue of chronic pain, which affects millions and is often complicated by sleep disturbances and psychiatric disorders. The goal is to create a cost-effective, accessible self-management tool for chronic pain patients.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* ≥ 21 years of age
* Pain duration \> 3 months
* Average pain level of \>3 out of 10 (0=no pain; 10=worst pain imaginable)
* English fluency
* Are not scheduled to undergo any medical procedures during the course of the study
* Have a physician-confirmed medical diagnosis associated with chronic pain
* Are willing to comply with the study protocol and give written informed consent. Patients taking non-narcotic analgesics must be on a stable dose one month prior to participation.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Delirium, dementia, or cognitive impairment (i.e., Mini Mental State Exam score \<24)
* Unstable major psychiatric disorder or history of schizophrenia
* Beck Depression Inventory score \>30 or report of suicidal ideation
* Active substance abuse;
* Refusal to provide access to relevant medical record information.

Where it's running

• Behavioral Medicine Research Lab
  Baltimore, Maryland, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Luis F Buenaver, Ph. D — Johns Hopkins University
• Study coordinator: Luis F Buenaver, PhD
• Email: lbuenav1@jhmi.edu
• Phone: 410-550-7000

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.