Effectiveness of a Computerized Tool (PAINRelieveIt) to Help Manage Pain Related to Sickle Cell D… (NCT00600665) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Effectiveness of a Computerized Tool (PAINRelieveIt) to Help Manage Pain Related to Sickle Cell Disease
United States279 participantsStarted 2007-02
Plain-language summary
Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a blood disorder that is characterized by intense, painful episodes known as sickle cell crises. This study will evaluate the effectiveness of PAINRelieveIt, a three-part computer-based pain management tool, in treating adults with SCD.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Diagnosed with SCD
* Scheduled for continuing care at the University of Illinois at Chicago Sickle Cell Clinic
* Experienced a moderate to severe level of pain (at least 3 on 0 to 10 scale) related to the SCD within the 12 months prior to study entry
* Had a emergency department visit or hospitalization within the 2 years prior to study entry
* Speaks and reads English
Exclusion Criteria:
* Legally blind
* Physically unable to complete study questionnaire
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Misperception About Pain (BQ-13)
Timeframe: Measured at Month 3
2
Composite Pain Index (CPI)
Timeframe: Measured at Month 3
3
Analgesic Adherence
Timeframe: Measured at Month 3
4
Time in Pain Crisis
Timeframe: Measured over the course of Phase 2, a 2-year period.
5
Pain Documentation
Timeframe: Measured over the course of Phase 2, a two-year period.
6
Appropriateness of Analgesic Prescription
Timeframe: Average over the course of Phase 2, a two-year period.