Can a simple pain scale help dementia patients in the ER?
NCT ID NCT06370572
First seen Jan 11, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 16 times
Summary
This study tested whether a special pain scale called PAINAD helps emergency room staff better assess and treat pain in people with dementia. Over 700 older adults with dementia and hip pain took part. The goal was to see if using this tool leads to quicker and more accurate pain relief.
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University of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois, 60637, United States
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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27599, United States
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