Cancer pain study tracks how opioids impact sleep and emotions
NCT ID NCT07616648
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at 200 adults with moderate to severe cancer pain who are taking opioid painkillers like hydrocodone or oxycodone. Researchers will use smartwatches and questionnaires to track pain, sleep quality, and mood over three months. The goal is to understand how pain, insomnia, anxiety, and depression are linked, which could lead to better pain management strategies.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could help doctors better manage cancer pain by understanding how pain, sleep problems, and mood are connected.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial, so it won't directly test a new drug or therapy. Results may not apply to all cancer patients.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University
RECRUITINGHangzhou, China
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