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Enrolling by invitation NCT06822764

Mental Processes for Rating Pain Intensity

— Observational Pain

For patients and families

In plain language

An automatic summary of structured registry data. It is an orientation aid, not a substitute for the official protocol or a physician assessment.

What is being studied
The protocol lists: observational.
Who it may be relevant to
Registry conditions: Pain. Basic parameters: from 18 years · All.
What needs checking
Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
Where it takes place
United States
Next step
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Overview

This new study builds on the principal investigator's earlier studies to improve communication about pain. The research team seeks to better understanding of the mental processes needed to rate pain.

Interventions

  • Other observational
    observational

Primary outcome measures

  • pain intensity [Time frame: 3 weeks]

Eligibility criteria

General inclusion criteria:

  • 18 years old or older;
  • visited a HCP for treatment of a painful musculoskeletal condition within previous year;
  • has usually felt, at least, "mild" musculoskeletal pain on most days of the last 3 months in multiple locations; and
  • has felt variable musculoskeletal pain intensity during the last 3 months.

General exclusion criteria:

  • past or current employment as a licensed healthcare provider;
  • diagnosed with a cardiac arrhythmia;
  • has a battery-powered implant in the neck, chest, abdomen, or spine (e.g., pacemaker);
  • diagnosed with a neurological condition that causes uncontrolled movement (e.g., Parkinsonism, epilepsy, etc.);
  • smokes cigarettes or vapes; (6) has abused substances during the last week; or
  • allergic to skin adhesives.

Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.

Healthy volunteers: No

Study design

Observational model
Case-only

Study locations

United States · 1 center
  • University of Missouri — Columbia

Identifiers

NCT: NCT06822764 · 2101603

Primary sources (government registries)

View this study on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗