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Pain Clinic Provides Public Health Safety

This study, called 'Pain Clinic Provides Public Health Safety', is looking into how pain clinics help people who suffer from chronic or long-lasting pain. We know that living with constant pain can affect many parts of a person's life, including their mood, social life, financial situation, and job. This research wants to understand if the services offered at pain clinics can make a real difference. We'll be observing adults aged 20 to 99 who have chronic pain and other challenges, to see if pain management improves their mental health, family life, road safety, and whether it helps with things like addiction and finding employment. It's an observational study, meaning researchers will watch and record what happens, rather than trying new treatments.

At a glance

Status

Recruiting

Sponsor

Salem Anaesthesia Pain Clinic

Enrolment target

1,000

Start

02 Feb 2018

Estimated completion

31 Dec 2025

Social Functioning Addiction, Substance Safety Issues Road Injury Patient Compliance Chronic Pain

What is this study about?

Living with pain all the time, known as chronic pain, can be really tough. It's not just about the physical feeling; it can also affect your mood, relationships, and even your ability to work or manage everyday tasks. Sometimes, these challenges can lead to other problems, like feeling isolated, financial worries, or difficulties at home.

This study aims to understand just how much pain clinics can help people in these situations. Researchers will look at how managing pain might improve someone's overall health, their social life, their financial stability, and their work life. They're also interested in seeing if pain clinic services can help with mental health, family well-being, road safety, and if they have a positive impact on issues like addiction or getting back to work after an injury.

Essentially, this research wants to see the bigger picture: how effectively pain clinics not only ease pain but also improve people's lives in many other ways, contributing to a safer and healthier community. It's an important study because it could show how valuable these services are for many people struggling with long-term pain.

Key takeaways

This study looks at how pain clinics help adults with long-term pain.
It checks if pain management improves health, social life, finances, and jobs.
The study observes current care, not new treatments.
It aims to show the wider benefits of pain clinic services.
Participants must be adults (20-99) with chronic pain and other challenges.

Who may be eligible?

To be part of this study, you need to be an adult, aged between 20 and 99 years old, who is currently living with chronic pain, which means pain that has lasted a long time. The study is also specifically looking for people who might be experiencing other difficulties alongside their pain, such as social, emotional, or personal problems.

On the other hand, certain people will not be able to join. This includes children under 20 years old, as the study is focused on adults. Also, if you have severe difficulties with your thinking or understanding (known as severe cognitive dysfunction), you won't be able to take part.

Could this study suit you?

Answer these quick questions to see if you may be eligible. This is a guide only — the research team makes the final call.

Are you 20 years old or older?
Do you experience long-lasting pain (chronic pain)?
Are you currently facing social, emotional, or personal difficulties?
Do you not have severe memory or thinking problems?

Answer every question to see your result.

What does participation involve?

If you participate in this study, you will not be asked to try any new or experimental treatments. Instead, the researchers will observe and collect information about your health, social situation, and daily life as you attend a pain clinic and receive your usual care. This information will likely be gathered through surveys, questionnaires, or discussions with researchers over a period of time. You would not be expected to change your current pain management plan. The total duration of your participation will depend on how long the researchers choose to observe the effects of your pain management, but it will involve ongoing assessments at certain points.

Potential risks and benefits

Participating in this study might offer you the benefit of knowing that your experience is helping to improve understanding of chronic pain and pain clinic services for others. There are no direct medical benefits from taking part, as you'll be receiving your usual care. As this is an observational study, there are very few direct risks. The main risk might be the time involved in answering questions or completing surveys, or potentially discussing sensitive personal information. You are free to stop participating in the study at any time, for any reason, without it affecting your medical care.

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Salem Anaesthesia Pain Clinic
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Common questions

What is 'chronic pain'?

Chronic pain is pain that lasts for a long time, usually more than three to six months. It can be constant or come and go.

Will I have to take any new medicine or treatment?

No, this study is about observing the care you already receive at a pain clinic. You won't be asked to try any new medicines or treatments.

What does 'psychosocial problems' mean?

This refers to difficulties that are both psychological (like anxiety or depression) and social (like problems with relationships, work, or money).

How long will I be in the study?

The study's duration isn't specified, but it involves observing patients over time. You would be informed of the expected timeframe if you were to join.

Will my personal details be kept private?

Researchers are always required to keep your personal information confidential and protect your privacy.

How to find out more

Olu Bamgbade, MD,FRCPC

salem.painclinic@gmail.com 17786286600 Official trial record

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