AI reads your pain: new platform aims to end guesswork in Post-Op care

NCT ID NCT05474274

ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION Symptom relief Sponsor: Mayo Clinic Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This Mayo Clinic study is testing an AI system that uses wearable devices to measure pain after surgery. The goal is to find physical signs of pain and create a tool that helps doctors personalize pain medication, preventing overuse. The study involves 70 patients recovering from low-risk plastic surgery at home.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Artificial Intelligence (AI) enabled system using machine learning algorithms
What this could lead to: If successful, this could lead to a more objective way to measure pain at home, helping doctors tailor pain medication and reduce the risk of overuse.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study focused on developing the AI tool, not yet proving it improves outcomes. The system may not work well for all patients or pain types.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

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

PAIN

Contacts and locations

Locations

Mayo Clinic Florida

Jacksonville, Florida, 32224, United States

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