Using a pain assessment tool for dementia patients in emergency departments
Pragmatic Use of PAIN-Advanced Dementia Scale in Emergency Departments
This study is testing a new tool to help emergency department staff better assess and manage pain in dementia patients with hip pain.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 1899 (estimated) |
| Ages | 65 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Chicago Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Chicago, Illinois and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06370572 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the Pain in Advanced Dementia (PAINAD) scale in improving pain management for patients with dementia presenting to emergency departments with hip pain. By implementing an electronic health record (EHR) prompt for emergency department staff, the study seeks to enhance the accuracy of pain assessments and subsequently improve treatment outcomes. The research will utilize a pragmatic pilot design, comparing pre- and post-intervention data to assess the impact of the PAINAD scale on pain management practices. The study will be conducted at the University of Chicago Medicine and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are individuals aged 65 and older who present to the emergency department with complaints of hip pain and have a history of dementia.
Not a fit: Patients who do not meet the age or diagnosis criteria, or those without hip pain, may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could lead to more effective pain management for dementia patients in emergency settings.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promise in using structured pain assessment tools in similar populations, indicating potential for success in this approach.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients greater than or equal to 65 years old * ED arrival complaint of hip pain * History of dementia by past medical history or problem list in EHR Exclusion Criteria: * Patients do not meet inclusion criteria
Where this trial is running
Chicago, Illinois and 1 other locations
- University of Chicago — Chicago, Illinois, United States (Recruiting)
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill — Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Teresita M Hogan, MD — University of Chicago
- Study coordinator: Principal Investigator
- Email: thogan@uchicagomedicine.org
- Phone: (773) 702-9500
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.