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Simple prompts may boost activity in chronic pain patients

NCT ID NCT06804239

Symptom relief Sponsor: Washington State University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether giving adults with chronic pain a user guide and weekly prompts helps them use an online pain-management resource more effectively. 99 participants were split into two groups: one got the guide and prompts, the other just the online resource. Researchers tracked changes in activity and sleep using a Fitbit.

What this could mean

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Active substance
user guide with prompts
What this could lead to
If it works, this could show that simple guidance and reminders help people with chronic pain become more active and sleep better.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with only 99 participants. The results may not apply to everyone with chronic pain, and the effect may be small.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

99 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Apr 2025

Finished

Aug 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * 18 years old or older * chronic pain at least 3 months * interested in increasing activity level * able to read and speak English * reside within US * willing to have activity tracker shipped to address * able to download Fitbit app onto phone or computer * willing to use Fitbit device for most days and nights during 8 weeks study Exclusion Criteria: * medical or psychological conditions that would prevent study participation * planned surgery or procedure that would prevent study participation

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Conditions

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Chronic Pain chronic pain syndrome Motor Activity

As listed by the trial registrant

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Chronic pain

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Washington State University

    Spokane, Washington, 99202, United States

  • Washington State University College of Nursing

    Spokane, Washington, 99201, United States

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