Telemedicine Intervention in Patients With Chronic Pain in PD (NCT05410392) | Clinical Trial Compass
Active — Not RecruitingNot Applicable
Telemedicine Intervention in Patients With Chronic Pain in PD
United States166 participantsStarted 2023-01-01
Plain-language summary
Pain is a very common and disabling symptom in Parkinson's disease, yet it is often untreated. This study will assess the impact of home-based physical and cognitive exercise interventions to reduce pain in this disease. This approach would offer an easily implemented and affordable way to encourage and maintain use of these interventions by patients virtually indefinitely through remote access technology. The study findings may help VA clinicians provide optimal care for the many Veterans with Parkinson's disease and chronic pain.
Who can participate
Age range
40 Years – 89 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:
* Physician diagnosis of idiopathic PD
* At least 2 of the 3 cardinal signs of PD (resting tremor, rigidity, bradykinesia)
* Response to dopaminergic medication
Exclusion Criteria:
* Angina pectoris
* History of myocardial infarction (MI) within 6 months
* History of ventricular dysrhythmia requiring current therapy
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.
1Since this trial is specifically looking at chronic pain in Parkinson's disease, would my current pain symptoms and history make me a reasonable candidate to discuss with the research team?
2This study uses a telemedicine approach to address chronic pain in Parkinson's — can you explain what that intervention actually involves day-to-day, and whether the time and technology requirements would be realistic for my situation?
3The trial is no longer actively recruiting — does that mean there's any chance of joining a waitlist, or should we focus on other ways to manage my Parkinson's-related pain right now?
4Since this is listed as Phase NA, meaning it may be more of a behavioral or device-based study rather than a drug trial, what does that mean for what's already known about its safety and how much we can trust any early results?
5If this telemedicine trial isn't an option for me, what are the standard treatments you'd recommend for chronic pain in Parkinson's, and are there other active trials I should be looking into instead?
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.