Smartphone notifications could help tame chronic pain in MS and spinal cord injury
NCT ID NCT07663266
First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study aims to create a smartphone system that sends personalized pain management tips to adults with multiple sclerosis or spinal cord injury who have chronic pain. Researchers will interview participants to understand their preferences for the content and timing of these notifications. The goal is to build a tool that offers the right support at the right moment, based on each person's needs.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only โ not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- push notification content
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to a smartphone-based system that delivers personalized pain management tips at the right moment for people with MS or spinal cord injury.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very early, small study focused on developing content, not testing effectiveness. The approach may not work for everyone or may not reduce pain in real-world use.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Michigan
RECRUITINGAnn Arbor, Michigan, 48109, United States
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