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Patient Retrospective Outcomes (PRO)

This study, called 'Patient Retrospective Outcomes (PRO)', is looking at anonymous information from adults who have chronic pain. Researchers are reviewing existing medical records to understand how different treatments have worked for patients over time, especially comparing treatments that involve Boston Scientific devices with other approaches. The main goal is to learn from past patient experiences to help doctors make better decisions about chronic pain management in the future. This is a look-back study, meaning no new treatments or tests are given; researchers are simply analysing information that's already been collected as part of routine care. It's designed to understand treatment outcomes across various groups of patients.

At a glance

Status

Recruiting

Sponsor

Boston Scientific Corporation

Enrolment target

15,000

Start

03 Apr 2012

Estimated completion

01 Dec 2030

Chronic Pain

What is this study about?

This study, called 'Patient Retrospective Outcomes' (PRO), is about understanding and improving how chronic (long-lasting) pain is treated. Instead of testing new treatments, researchers are looking back at existing medical records that have already been collected as part of patients' usual care. They're particularly interested in comparing treatments that involve devices made by Boston Scientific with other types of treatments for chronic pain.

The main idea is to learn from the real-life experiences of many different patients. By reviewing anonymous information from hundreds or even thousands of medical charts, researchers can spot patterns and see which treatments have been more helpful for different groups of people. This helps doctors across the UK get a clearer picture of what works well.

Why does this matter to you? Chronic pain can be really tough to live with, and finding the right treatment is crucial. By carefully studying past treatment outcomes, this research aims to give doctors better insights. This means that in the future, doctors might be able to make more informed choices about the best treatments for their patients, potentially leading to better pain management for people like you.

Key takeaways

Studies anonymous medical records of chronic pain patients.
Compares different pain treatments, including Boston Scientific devices.
Aims to improve future chronic pain care for everyone.
No active patient involvement or new tests required.
Your privacy is protected as all data is anonymous.
Helps doctors learn from real-world treatment outcomes.

Who may be eligible?

To be included in this study, you would have already received treatment, or been considered for treatment, using devices made by Boston Scientific for your chronic pain. The study is also looking at people who had other types of chronic pain treatment.

You also need to be an adult, aged 18 or older.

This study is looking at medical records from both men and women. Your medical information would only be used if it fits these general conditions.

Quick self-check

Are you 18 years old or older?
Have you been treated for chronic pain?
Have you previously used, or been considered for, a Boston Scientific pain treatment device?
Is your medical history recorded by a healthcare provider?

This is a guide only — the research team will confirm whether you can take part.

What does participation involve?

If your medical records are chosen for this study, you wouldn't need to do anything at all. This is because the researchers are only looking at information that has already been collected during your routine medical care. You wouldn't have any extra visits, tests, or assessments. You wouldn't need to take any new medication or change your current treatment. There's no follow-up directly with you, as the study only uses existing anonymous data. The total 'duration' for you would be zero, as you would not be actively involved.

Potential risks and benefits

Because this study only involves reviewing anonymous past medical records, there are no direct risks to you. You won't undergo any procedures, take any medication, or have your daily life affected in any way. You also won't directly benefit from participating. However, the information gathered from your anonymous records, along with those of many other patients, could help doctors worldwide better understand and treat chronic pain in the future, which might indirectly benefit people like you. Your involvement is entirely passive, meaning you don't need to do anything, and your right to withdraw your anonymous data would generally be managed through your healthcare provider's policies on sharing de-identified information.

Locations (143)

Lakeside Spine & Pain
Lake Havasu City, United States· Recruiting
Hope Research Institute
Phoenix, United States· Completed
Kern Neuroscience Institute
Bakersfield, United States· Completed
Pain Consultants of San Diego
Chula Vista, United States· Completed
Pain Medicine Associates, Inc.
Fountain Valley, United States· Withdrawn
UCSD Medical Center - Jacobs Medical Center
La Jolla, United States· Completed
California Orthopedics & Spine
Larkspur, United States· Completed
MarinHealth Spine Institute
Larkspur, United States· Recruiting
Loma Linda University Medical Center
Loma Linda, United States· Recruiting
Newport Beach Headache and Pain
Newport Beach, United States· Completed
Vitamed Research
Rancho Mirage, United States· Completed
Pacific Pain Management, Inc.
Ventura, United States· Completed

+131 more sites — see the official record for the full list.

Common questions

What kind of information will the study look at?

The study will look at parts of your medical records, but it will all be anonymous. This means no one will know it's your information.

Will I have to do anything if my records are included?

No, you don't have to do anything at all. The study just reviews information already collected, so no extra appointments or tests for you.

Will my doctor know my information is being used?

Medical records are used with appropriate approvals. Your privacy is protected, as all data is anonymous.

Why is this study being done?

It's being done to help doctors better understand which treatments work best for different people with long-lasting pain, by looking at past patient experiences.

Does this study test new treatments?

No, this study does not test any new treatments. It only looks at information from treatments patients have already received.

How to find out more

Alison Lewis

BSNClinicalTrials@bsci.com 855-213-9890 Official trial record

Always speak to your GP or specialist before deciding to take part in a study.