New tool aims to give chronic pain patients a stronger voice in the doctor's office
NCT ID NCT07611799
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study talked to 50 adults with long-term (non-cancer) pain and their healthcare providers to learn about their experiences managing pain in primary care. The goal was to use this information to create a decision aid tool that helps patients and doctors make informed choices together during appointments. The study did not test any new treatment, but focused on improving communication and shared decision-making.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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50 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Feb 2018
- Finished
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Aug 2019
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Patients who are dealing with non-malignant chronic pain.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: * above 18 years old, * suffering from non-malignant chronic pain (defined as pain lasting for more than three months) and, * being managed entirely within a primary care setting. Exclusion Criteria: * are not fluent in the English language, * have concomitant severe mental health problems or terminal illness, * have a known alcohol or drug addiction, and * suffer from pain caused by cancer or other malignancy.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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NHS Grampian
Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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