Targeted Realtime Assessment of Chronic Pain (TRAC-Pain) in Youth
Stanford University
Summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of using wearable digital health technology for continuous monitoring of physiological, sleep, and physical activity data in adolescents with chronic musculoskeletal (MSK) pain. This research aims to develop objective digital endpoints of the pain experience to improve diagnosis, prevention, and treatment outcomes.
Description
Up to 5% of adolescents (\~3.5 million in the US alone) suffer from high-impact chronic musculoskeletal (MSK) pain, affecting quality of life, school attendance, mood, and family function, and posing a significant economic burden of $19.5 billion annually in the US. A substantial proportion of these youths continue to suffer from pain into adulthood. Chronic MSK pain is characterized by a complex biological response, including physiological disturbances in cognition, sleep, and energy levels (fatigue), and is associated with impairments in both physical and emotional function. The chronic pain…
Eligibility
- Age range
- 14–24 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria: * The patient has musculoskeletal pain in 1 or more anatomic regions. * Pain persists for \> 3 months. * Pain is associated with significant distress or life interference. Exclusion Criteria: * Significant cognitive impairment (e.g., unable to communicate) * Hospitalization in the past 30 days for something other than their pain condition * Currently undergoing treatment for cancer * Reports only headache, orofacial, or visceral pain * Currently pregnant or think you might become pregnant in the next 3 months
Location
- Stanford UniversityPalo Alto, California