New ER tool aims to better detect pain in dementia patients
NCT ID NCT06370572
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tested whether a special pain scale called PAINAD, built into the electronic health record, helps emergency room staff better assess and treat pain in older adults with dementia who come in with hip pain. The study included 714 patients and measured how often the scale was used and whether it led to faster or better pain relief. The goal is to improve pain care for a group that often cannot communicate their pain clearly.
What this could mean
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Active substance
PAINAD electronic health record prompt
What this could lead to
If successful, this could improve pain assessment and treatment for people with dementia in emergency rooms.
What could go wrong
This is a completed pragmatic study, not a treatment trial. The PAINAD scale is a tool, not a cure, and results may not change actual pain outcomes or apply to all ER settings.
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Locations
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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