RecruitingNCT04267588

Using Technology to Track Pain and Pain-related Outcomes

Sponsor

Johns Hopkins University

Enrollment

100 participants

Start Date

Aug 10, 2020

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

Pain, Chronic

Summary

Persistent pain is a public health epidemic. The current protocol seeks to develop technology to aid patients' tracking of patients' pain, medications and pain-related variables. The investigators seek to talk with patients in co-investigator's clinic to solicit feedback, as well as pilot test the technology with pain patients.

Eligibility

Min Age: 21 Years

Inclusion Criteria7

≥ 21 years of age
Pain duration > 3 months
Average pain level of >3 out of 10 (0=no pain; 10=worst pain imaginable)
English fluency
Are not scheduled to undergo any medical procedures during the course of the study
Have a physician-confirmed medical diagnosis associated with chronic pain
Are willing to comply with the study protocol and give written informed consent. Patients taking non-narcotic analgesics must be on a stable dose one month prior to participation.

Exclusion Criteria5

Delirium, dementia, or cognitive impairment (i.e., Mini Mental State Exam score <24)
Unstable major psychiatric disorder or history of schizophrenia
Beck Depression Inventory score >30 or report of suicidal ideation
Active substance abuse;
Refusal to provide access to relevant medical record information.

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