Understanding pain triggers in young adults with chronic pain
Using Ecological Momentary Assessment to Develop an Adaptive Psychological Intervention for Young Adults With Chronic Pain
This study is trying to find out what everyday factors make pain worse for young adults aged 18-25 who have had chronic pain since childhood.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 50 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 25 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Seattle Children's Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Seattle, Washington) |
| Trial ID | NCT06932432 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to identify real-time contextual vulnerabilities that affect pain severity in young adults aged 18-25 with childhood-onset chronic pain. Participants will complete baseline questionnaires to gather information on their medical history, psychological health, and pain characteristics. Over a 28-day period, they will use a mobile app to report dynamic factors influencing their pain on a daily basis. The findings will help inform the development of a just-in-time adaptive intervention for managing chronic pain.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are young adults aged 18-25 with a diagnosis of childhood-onset primary chronic pain.
Not a fit: Patients who are not fluent in English or do not have access to a smartphone and the internet may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to more personalized and effective pain management strategies for young adults with chronic pain.
How similar studies have performed: While the approach of using ecological momentary assessment is gaining traction, this specific application in young adults with chronic pain is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * ages 18-25 * diagnosis of childhood-onset chronic pain who were seen for an initial evaluation at Seattle Children's Hospital outpatient specialty clinics. Exclusion Criteria: * not fluent in English * does not have regular access to the internet and access to a smartphone device (to complete EMA questions) * presence of chronic disease or serious medical illness (e.g., arthritis, cancer, diabetes) * serious cognitive impairment or developmental disorder (e.g., autism, intellectual disability)
Where this trial is running
Seattle, Washington
- Seattle Children's Hospital — Seattle, Washington, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Caitlin Murray, PhD
- Email: caitlin.murray@seattlechildrens.org
- Phone: 206-884-0147
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.