The Use of a Digital Application for Reporting Pain and Pain Management in Home Hospice (NCT04869085) | Clinical Trial Compass
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The Use of a Digital Application for Reporting Pain and Pain Management in Home Hospice
United States88 participantsStarted 2021-04-21
Plain-language summary
Poor adherence to pain management and high pain intensity associated with serious, advanced illness is a major public health concern. This randomized clinical trial will test the efficacy of a newly enhanced digital pain and pain management application (e-PainSupport) for use in a home hospice setting. The e-PainSupport application delivers an education module about pain management to patients and caregivers, expedites pain reporting to nurses, and facilitates adherence to pain management. The overall goal of the e-PainSupport application is to improve pain management and reduce patient pain intensity in the home hospice setting.
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 (patient)
* prior enrollment of their hospice nurse
* receives analgesics for pain
* speaks and reads English
* age 18 or older
* has a primary informal caregiver who is available for the 2 weeks of the study
* expected survival of at least 2 weeks
* can verbalize pain.
Inclusion criteria (caregiver)
* speaks and reads English
* age 18 or older
* cares for an enrolled patient
* available for the 2 weeks of the study.
Inclusion criteria (nurses participating in the RTC)
* registered nurse (RN)
* provides direct care to patients
* has not had a prior patient enrolled in the study
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
Minimally Important Clinical Change in Worst Pain Intensity
Timeframe: Baseline to 2-weeks post baseline
2
Minimally Important Clinical Change in Average Pain Intensity
Timeframe: Baseline to 2-weeks post baseline
3
Minimally Important Clinical Change in Current Pain Intensity