Mental Processes for Rating Pain Intensity

NCT06822764 | Enrolling By Invitation

• 1 other identifier: 2101603
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 44
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

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.

Conditions

Pain

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• pain intensity

  Pain intensity is the severity or magnitude of perceived pain. The researchers will use a 0 ("no pain")-10("pain as bad as you can imagine") numeric rating scale.

  3 weeks

Interventions

observational OTHER

observational

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Community sample

You may qualify if:

• 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.

You may not qualify if:

• 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.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• University of Missouri-Columbia: lead

Study Sites (1)

University of Missouri

Columbia, Missouri, 65211, United States

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Pain

Interventions

Watchful Waiting

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Neurologic Manifestations; Signs and Symptoms; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Outcome Assessment, Health Care; Outcome and Process Assessment, Health Care; Quality of Health Care; Health Services Administration

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: CASE ONLY
• Time Perspective: PROSPECTIVE
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Assoc Prof

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: November 3, 2024
• First Posted: February 12, 2025
• Study Start: November 11, 2024
• Primary Completion: May 20, 2025
• Study Completion: May 20, 2025
• Last Updated: February 12, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-02

Locations

US (1)