Catastrophizing PainNCT02925754
Catastrophism Among Chronic Pain Patients in Rheumatology
An observational study of Catastrophizing Pain, run by Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nīmes at 1 site in France.
Trial summary
Pain catastrophizing is conceptualized as a negative cognitive-affective response to anticipated or actual pain and has been associated with a number of important pain-related outcomes. The aims of this study are 1. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and older
- Conditions the study is for
- Catastrophizing Pain
- How many people
- 72 participants
- Where
- 1 siteFrance
- Study dates
- 2 Feb 2016to 30 Apr 2016
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 years and older
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Study population: adults hospitalized in the department of rheumatology of the Nîmes University Hospital with chronic pain (≥ 6 months)
Who may be able to join
- adults hospitalized in the department of rheumatology of the Nîmes University Hospital with chronic pain (≥ 6 months)
Who cannot join
- benzodiazepine or neuroleptic use for epilepsia, alcool, psychiatric disorders
- Restless Legs syndrom
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- narcolepsy
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Pain catastrophizing is conceptualized as a negative cognitive-affective response to anticipated or actual pain and has been associated with a number of important pain-related outcomes.
The aims of this study are
- To describe the characteristics of the patients and determinants of catastrophizing in chronic painful patients hospitalized in rheumatology in the Nîmes University Hospital
- To describe the impact of the catastrophizing on the level of insomnia and the drugs consumption in chronic painful patients hospitalized in rheumatology in the Nîmes University Hospital
- Conditions
- Catastrophizing Pain
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Pain Catastrophizing Scale
Measured: Day 0
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted6 Oct 2016 (estimated)
- Study start2 Feb 2016
- Primary completion30 Apr 2016
- Study completion30 Apr 2016
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Catastrophizing PainStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de NīmesThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Enrolment
- 72 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nīmes
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT02925754
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- LOCAL/2015/CGV-04
- Status last verified
- Jun 2026
- First submitted
- 16 Sep 2016
- Last updated
- 16 Jun 2026
- Results posted
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 16 Jun 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Catastrophism Among Chronic Pain Patients in Rheumatology
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT02925754
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- LOCAL/2015/CGV-04
- Conditions
- Catastrophizing Pain
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 72 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de NīmesUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 2 Feb 2016 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 30 Apr 2016 (actual)
- Study completion
- 30 Apr 2016 (actual)
- First posted
- 6 Oct 2016 (estimated)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
Pain catastrophizing is conceptualized as a negative cognitive-affective response to anticipated or actual pain and has been associated with a number of important pain-related outcomes.
The aims of this study are
- To describe the characteristics of the patients and determinants of catastrophizing in chronic painful patients hospitalized in rheumatology in the Nîmes University Hospital
- To describe the impact of the catastrophizing on the level of insomnia and the drugs consumption in chronic painful patients hospitalized in rheumatology in the Nîmes University Hospital
Study design
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- adults hospitalized in the department of rheumatology of the Nîmes University Hospital with chronic pain (≥ 6 months)
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- adults hospitalized in the department of rheumatology of the Nîmes University Hospital with chronic pain (≥ 6 months)
Key exclusion criteria (4 listed)
- benzodiazepine or neuroleptic use for epilepsia, alcool, psychiatric disorders
- Restless Legs syndrom
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- narcolepsy
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Primary outcome
Pain Catastrophizing Scale
Time frame: Day 0
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 16 Jun 2026.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Catastrophizing Pain, run by Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nīmes at 1 site in France.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 4 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 16 Jun 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in France. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Pain Catastrophizing Scale (time frame: Day 0). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 16 Jun 2026.