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Pain, ChronicDISCORDANCENCT03346408

Dependence on Analgesics in Chronic Non-cancer Pain

An observational study of Pain, Chronic, run by University Hospital, Toulouse at 7 sites in France.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

The identification of an addiction to opioid analgesics has become strong recommendation for the purpose of improving the clinical management of the patients. However, the success of the patient's clinical management, in terms of analgesia and treatment of drug dependence, rests on the acceptance of this management by… Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older
Conditions the study is for
Pain, Chronic
What is being tested?
Questionnaire
How many people
220 participants
Where
7 sitesFrance
Study dates
4 Nov 2017to 18 Dec 2018
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: Physician and patients recruited in pain consultations and treatment structures

Who may be able to join

  • suffering from chronic non-cancer pain,
  • taking at least one analgesic medication

Who cannot join

  • Patient minor or major protected by the law (under tutelage),
  • Patient with chronic pain of cancerous origin,
  • Opposition of the patient to be included in the study,
  • Patient not having the overall skills to complete a self-questionnaire: major difficulties in understanding the French language and / or reading / writing difficulties.

Trial locations and contacts

7 sites in 1 country.

7 sites in 1 country

France7 sites
  • University Hospital Bordeaux

    Bordeaux, 33000

  • University Hospital Clermont-Ferrand

    Clermont-Ferrand, 63000

  • University Hospital Limoges

    Limoges, 87000

  • University Hospital Marseille

    Marseille, 13000

  • University Hospital Montpellier

    Montpellier, 34000

  • University Hospital Nice

    Nice, 06000

  • University HospitalToulouse

    Toulouse, 31052

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About this study

Official title: Dependence on Analgesics in Chronic Non-cancer Pain: Comparison of the Perceptions of the Algologist Physician and the Perception of the Patient.

The identification of an addiction to opioid analgesics has become strong recommendation for the purpose of improving the clinical management of the patients. However, the success of the patient's clinical management, in terms of analgesia and treatment of drug dependence, rests on the acceptance of this management by the patient himself. The main objective of this study is to evaluate the factors associated to the discrepancy between the assessment of dependence on analgesic drugs by the algologist and the perception that the patient with non-cancer chronic pain has of this dependence.

Read the detailed description

The long-term use of opioid analgesics for the treatment of chronic non-cancer pain exposes patients to the risk of developing drug dependence on these psychoactive drugs with loss of control of their use. In general medicine as well as in algology consultation, the identification of an addiction to opioid analgesics (and even misuse as a gateway to addiction) have thus become strong recommendations for the purpose of improving the management of the patients. However, the success of the patient's clinical management, in terms of analgesia and treatment of drug dependence, rests on the acceptance of this management by the patient himself.

The discrepancy between the assessment of drug dependence on analgesic drugs by the algologist and the perception that the patient has of this dependence will be investigated through a multicentre cross-sectional descriptive survey performed in pain treatment centres in France.

In addition to opioid analgesics, other pharmacological classes used for analgesic use will be investigated as they are concerned with the development of drug dependence. This is particularly the case for gabapentins.

Conditions
Pain, Chronic
Being tested
Questionnaire
Keywords
Analgesics
Medical subject headings
Chronic Pain

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • QuestionnaireBehavioural

    patient (self-questionnaire) and algologist physician (questionnaire)

Study groups in NCT03346408
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Patientsdata collection obtained from patient (self-questionnaire) and algologist physician (questionnaire).
Receives: Behavioral: Questionnaire

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. discrepancy between the assessment of dependence on analgesic drugs by the algologist and the perception of the patient

    The patients will complete a self-questionnaire and the algologist physician will fill another questionnaire.

    Measured: Baseline

Secondary outcomes (2)
  1. Consumption drugs

    Patient questionnaire for associated drug

    Measured: Baseline

  2. Anxiety

    Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HAD Scale)

    Measured: Baseline

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted17 Nov 2017
  2. Study start4 Nov 2017
  3. Primary completion19 Nov 2018
  4. Study completion18 Dec 2018

Resources

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
Cohort
Time perspective
Prospective
Enrolment
220 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT03346408
Sponsor's protocol ID
RC31/17/0094
Other IDs
2017-A01826-47
Acronym
DISCORDANCE
Status last verified
May 2024
First submitted
10 Nov 2017
Last updated
30 May 2024
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Publications

  • Roussin A, Cisse Z, Rousseau V, Roche G, Lestrade C, Cauchie A, Delage N, Donnet A, Van Obberghen E, Wood C, Lapeyre-Mestre M, Cantagrel N. Discordance between pain specialists and patients on the perception of dependence on pain medication: A multi-centre cross-sectional study. Therapie. 2024 Sep-Oct;79(5):543-551. doi: 10.1016/j.therap.2024.01.008. Epub 2024 Apr 12.

    PubMed 38653623

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Pain, Chronic, run by University Hospital, Toulouse at 7 sites 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 2 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 30 May 2024. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 7 sites 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?

discrepancy between the assessment of dependence on analgesic drugs by the algologist and the perception of the patient (time frame: Baseline). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT03346408, which also lists 1 linked publication.

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 30 May 2024.

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