Using wearable technology to monitor chronic pain in adolescents
Targeted Realtime Assessment of Chronic Pain (TRAC-Pain) in Youth
This study is testing if wearable technology can help track pain and activity levels in teens with chronic pain to improve their treatment and understanding of their condition.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 500 (estimated) |
| Ages | 14 Years to 24 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Stanford University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Palo Alto, California) |
| Trial ID | NCT06867757 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the feasibility and acceptability of wearable digital health technology for continuous monitoring of physiological, sleep, and physical activity data in adolescents suffering from chronic musculoskeletal pain. It aims to develop objective digital endpoints to enhance the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment outcomes for this population. By leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning, the research seeks to provide unprecedented insights into the pain experience, which is often characterized by variability and unpredictability. The study addresses the limitations of traditional self-report assessments that are prone to recall bias.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include adolescents diagnosed with chronic widespread pain or chronic primary musculoskeletal pain.
Not a fit: Patients with significant cognitive impairment or those currently undergoing treatment for cancer may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could lead to more accurate and personalized management of chronic pain in adolescents.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promise in using digital health technologies for monitoring chronic conditions, suggesting potential success for this novel approach.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * The patient has musculoskeletal pain in 1 or more anatomic regions. * Pain persists for \> 3 months. * Pain is associated with significant distress or life interference. Exclusion Criteria: * Significant cognitive impairment (e.g., unable to communicate) * Hospitalization in the past 30 days for something other than their pain condition * Currently undergoing treatment for cancer * Reports only headache, orofacial, or visceral pain * Currently pregnant or think you might become pregnant in the next 3 months
Where this trial is running
Palo Alto, California
- Stanford University — Palo Alto, California, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Jeremy Giberson, MAS
- Email: jgiberso@stanford.edu
- Phone: 650-723-5814
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.