Using a wearable device to help adults with chronic pain be more active
Wearable Technology for Promoting Physical Activity in Middle-Aged Adults With Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain
This study is testing whether a wearable device can help middle-aged adults with chronic pain become more active and improve their daily lives.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 40 (estimated) |
| Ages | 40 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of West London Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (London) |
| Trial ID | NCT05860478 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This trial explores the feasibility of using a wearable device to increase physical activity among middle-aged adults suffering from chronic musculoskeletal pain. It aims to evaluate the acceptability of the study design and the effectiveness of the wearable device as an intervention. Participants will be recruited from a National Health Service pain clinic and will be randomized to assess how well the device promotes physical activity. The study will gather insights on the participants' experiences and the practicality of the intervention.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 40-65 who have been experiencing persistent musculoskeletal pain for three months or longer.
Not a fit: Patients who are younger than 40 or older than 65, or those with palliative care needs, may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could help reduce pain and improve the quality of life for patients with chronic musculoskeletal conditions.
How similar studies have performed: While the use of wearable devices for health interventions is gaining traction, this specific approach targeting chronic pain in middle-aged adults is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patient of any gender identity 40-65 years old. * Willingness to participate in the trial. * Able to understand and speak sufficient English to engage during interviews. * They have self-reported persistent or recurrent musculoskeletal pain for three months or longer. * Participants will be receiving treatment for musculoskeletal chronic pain. Exclusion Criteria: * Palliative patient. * Patients of any gender identity younger than 40-year-old or older than 65-year-old. * Patients that are dependent on alcohol or drugs. * Involvement with other ongoing studies. * Patients unable to complete the questionnaires as judged by the researcher.
Where this trial is running
London
- Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine, UCLH NHS Foundation Trust — London, United Kingdom (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: John Hughes
- Email: John.Hughes@uwl.ac.uk
- Phone: 02034488883
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.