NCT06802562

Brief Summary

Terminally ill patients often suffer existentially. Terminally ill patients with existential pain may request medical aid in dying. The Canadian government legalized Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) for patients unforeseeable deaths. This prospective observational study examined chronic pain clinic patients' MAiD requests. The study assessed the patients' life quality and outcomes.

Trial Health

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Trial Health Score

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Enrollment
100

participants targeted

Target at P50-P75 for all trials

Timeline
Completed

Started Apr 2021

Typical duration for all trials

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

April 1, 2021

Completed
3.8 years until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

January 23, 2025

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

January 23, 2025

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

January 23, 2025

Completed
8 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

January 31, 2025

Completed
Last Updated

February 3, 2025

Status Verified

January 1, 2025

Enrollment Period

3.8 years

First QC Date

January 23, 2025

Last Update Submit

January 30, 2025

Conditions

Terminal DiseasesTerminal CareChronic PainDisability or Chronic Disease Leading to Disablement

Keywords

Terminal diseasePhysical disabilityChronic pain

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • How many years the patient lived after initial consultation

    How long the patient lived naturally after the initial consultation and request for MAiD.

    3 years

Study Arms (1)

Chronic pain and disability.

Adult patients with chronic pain and physical disability.

Eligibility Criteria

Age20 Years - 99 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
Sampling MethodNon-Probability Sample
Study Population

Adult patients with chronic pain and disability, undergoing treatment in a pain clinic.

You may qualify if:

  • Adult patients with chronic pain and disability.

You may not qualify if:

  • Patients without physical disability.

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Salem Anaesthesia Pain Clinic

Surrey, British Columbia, V3S 7J1, Canada

Location

Related Publications (1)

  • Bamgbade OA, Sonaike MT, Adineh-Mehr L, Bamgbade DO, Aloul ZS, Thanke CB, Thibela T, Gitonga GG, Yimam GT, Mwizero AG, Alawa FB, Kamati LO, Ralasi NP, Chansa M. Pain Management and Sociology Implications: The Sociomedical Problem of Pain Clinic Staff Harassment Caused by Chronic Pain Patients. Anesth Pain Med. 2024 May 5;14(2):e144263. doi: 10.5812/aapm-144263. eCollection 2024 Apr.

    PMID: 39417062BACKGROUND

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MeSH Terms

Conditions

Chronic Pain

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

PainNeurologic ManifestationsSigns and SymptomsPathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Study Officials

  • Olu Bamgbade, MD, FRCPC

    Salem Anaesthesia Pain Clinic

    STUDY DIRECTOR

Study Design

Study Type
observational
Observational Model
COHORT
Time Perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Target Duration
1 Year
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

January 23, 2025

First Posted

January 31, 2025

Study Start

April 1, 2021

Primary Completion

January 23, 2025

Study Completion

January 23, 2025

Last Updated

February 3, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-01

Locations

CA(1)