Could a smartphone app help people track and understand chronic pain?

NCT ID NCT07680894

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Maryland, Baltimore Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 02, 2026 · Last updated Jul 02, 2026

Summary

This study tests a mobile app called DockTales, designed for adults with chronic pain. The app lets users track pain and sleep through short diaries, body maps, and journaling, with an optional AI feature for reflection. Researchers want to see if the app is easy to use and engaging compared to standard monitoring. The study is fully remote and involves 60 participants.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: DockTales mobile app
What this could lead to: If successful, DockTales could become a widely used tool to help people with chronic pain better understand and manage their symptoms.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early feasibility study with only 60 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The app is not designed to provide medical advice or replace professional care.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Chronic Pain chronic pain syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

CHRONIC PAIN CHRONIC PAIN SYNDROME

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Maryland Baltimore School of Nursing

Baltimore, Maryland, 21201, United States

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