Smartphone video may read pain in a Patient's face
NCT ID NCT04011189
First seen Aug 07, 2026 · Last updated Aug 07, 2026
Summary
This trial tests whether an automated video analysis algorithm can detect pain in post-surgical patients by analyzing their facial expressions and body movements. Participants will be videotaped with a smartphone before and after surgery or pain procedures, and their reported pain scores will be compared with the algorithm's predictions. The goal is to refine the algorithm to improve its sensitivity, potentially offering a new way to measure pain objectively.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Automated video analysis algorithm for pain detection
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to a non-invasive, objective pain assessment tool that helps doctors gauge pain in patients who cannot easily communicate, such as children or those with cognitive impairments.
- What could go wrong
- The algorithm is still being refined and may not accurately detect pain in all patients or settings. Video-based assessments could be affected by lighting, movement, or individual differences in pain expression.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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KK Women's and Children's Hospital
Singapore, 229899, Singapore
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Singapore General Hospital
Singapore, Singapore
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