CompletedNot Applicable

Reliability and Validity of the IASP Clinical Criteria for Identifying Patients with Nociplastic Pain

Greece94 participantsStarted 2021-02-01

Plain-language summary

This protocol will report on the validation of IASP clinical criteria for indentifying nociplastic pain. The study will include 2 phases. In the first phase, the vignette method will be used while the second phase will include the use of the algorithm in the evaluation of patients with chronic pain.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 65 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adult patients 18-65 years * with pain \> 3months, intensity of at least 3 on a 0-10 numerical pain rating scale on most days * or patients with fibromyalgia (according to the "criteria for classification of fibromyalgia" by the American college of rheumatology (Wolfe et al 1990)). Exclusion Criteria: * Patients who follow a physical therapy program * Recent surgery or trauma * Pregnant women, * Patients with neurological disorders or systemic diseases

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?

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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

IASP clinical criteria

Timeframe: through study completion, an average of 1 year

Pressure Pain Thresholds PPT

Timeframe: through study completion, an average of 1 year

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04730791

SponsorUniversity of Thessaly

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2024-12-02

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