Recruiting NA Chronic Pain

Tests treatment safety and results for Chronic Pain

Official title Evaluating a Virtual Stepped Care Portal in Youth Awaiting Tertiary Chronic Pain Care: An Implementation-Effectiveness Hybrid Type III Study

ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05894772

What this study is testing

What it's testing
Pain is one of the most common symptoms of extreme stress in youth. Without treatment, short-term pain can last for months to years (called 'chronic pain'; CP), a problem already affecting 1 in 5 Canadian youth.

A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.

Who can take part

Ages 12 to 18

You may be able to join if

  • Experience chronic pain
  • Speak and read English or French
  • Have access to internet / smartphone (or are willing to be loaned a study phone with a data plan)
  • Are on the waitlist of a tertiary care CP clinic in Canada
  • Intend to use the PoP Portal for at least 4 months

You likely can't join if

  • Have moderate to severe cognitive impairments that may impact their ability to understand and use the PoP Portal or complete self-reported clinical...
  • Have untreated major psychiatric illness (e.g., anorexia, psychosis) and/or active suicidality as assessed by the PoP Portal screening. Youth who...
See the full eligibility criteria
Who can join
  • Experience chronic pain
  • Speak and read English or French
  • Have access to internet / smartphone (or are willing to be loaned a study phone with a data plan)
  • Are on the waitlist of a tertiary care CP clinic in Canada
  • Intend to use the PoP Portal for at least 4 months
  • Have the capacity to consent
What rules you out
  • Have moderate to severe cognitive impairments that may impact their ability to understand and use the PoP Portal or complete self-reported clinical outcome measures
  • Have untreated major psychiatric illness (e.g., anorexia, psychosis) and/or active suicidality as assessed by the PoP Portal screening. Youth who have co-occurring clinically significant anxiety or depression that is...

The study team makes the final eligibility decision.

Where it's taking place

  • Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
  • Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
  • London, Ontario, Canada
  • Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
  • Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  • Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Calgary, Canada
  • Edmonton, Canada
  • Montreal, Canada
  • Vancouver, Canada

Questions & answers

Do participants get paid in this trial?

This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.

Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?

Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.

How long does this study last?

The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.

Who can join this trial?

This study is enrolling all sexes, 12 years to 18 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.

Where is this trial taking place?

Study sites include Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada; Hamilton, Ontario, Canada; London, Ontario, Canada; Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Montreal, Quebec, Canada and 5 more location(s). Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.

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