Swiss launch national pain registry to uncover how treatments really work

NCT ID NCT07717762

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First seen Jul 21, 2026 · Last updated Jul 22, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This observational study builds a national registry in Switzerland to collect real-world data from people receiving treatment for acute or chronic pain. Researchers track pain intensity, daily function, and quality of life over time using standard questionnaires. The goal is to understand how different routine treatments affect patient outcomes in everyday clinical practice. No experimental treatment is given; participants continue their usual care.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 500 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Expected to start

Jul 2026

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Expected to finish

Aug 2029

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

The study population consists of patients referred for interdisciplinary outpatient assessment and management of acute and chronic pain. The registry includes paediatric and adult patients of all genders across the full spectrum of acute and chronic pain conditions in routine clinical care.

Ages

Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)

Sex

Anyone

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Inclusion Criteria: * Signed informed consent by the participant or legal guardian for minors. * Diagnosis of acute or chronic pain (chronic pain defined as pain lasting ≥ 3 months), including nociceptive, neuropathic, or mixed pain conditions. * Referral for interdisciplinary outpatient pain assessment or treatment. * Sufficient proficiency in German, French, Italian, or English to complete digital assessments (parental proxy allowed for paediatric participants if needed). * All age groups included. Exclusion Criteria: * Lack of capacity to provide informed consent or absence of a legal guardian for minors. * Inability to understand study languages and complete assessments even with assistance. * Acute life-threatening conditions precluding participation. * Site-specific safety considerations as determined by treating clinician.

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Conditions

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Acute Pain Chronic Pain chronic pain syndrome

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Universitätsklinik für Anästhesiologie und Schmerzmedizin, Inselspital, Universitätsspital Bern

    Bern, Canton of Bern, 3010, Switzerland

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