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Chronic PainNCT05922007

The Effect of Chronic Pain and Its Treatment on Quality of Life and Physical Activity

An observational study of Chronic Pain, run by University Hospital Ostrava at 1 site in Czechia.

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Trial summary

Chronic pain is pain whose duration usually exceeds a period of three months and standard treatment is ineffective. This pain brings many changes in physical and psychological functioning to the individual and can even lead to a reduction in the quality of life. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 65 years
Conditions the study is for
Chronic Pain
What is being tested?
Validation of the Questionnaire and Prospective quantitative study - questionnaire survey
How many people
150 participants
Where
1 siteCzechia
Study dates
1 Jul 2023to Dec 2026
Phase
Observational
Are there results?
Not yet: the study is under way

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 to 65 years
  • All sexes
  • Adult, Older adult

Study population: Patients with chronic pain treated at the Centre for Treatment of Chronic Pain at the Department of Anaesthesiology, resuscitation and intensive medicine, University Hospital Ostrava will be selected.

Who may be able to join

  • Patient with pain lasting at least 3 months
  • Age 18-65 years
  • Diagnosis of back pain, joint pain in arthrosis, postoperative and post-traumatic pain, and pain in rheumatic diseases
  • Czech language competency
  • Consent to the research investigation

Who cannot join

  • Severe sight or hearing impairment or other illness that does not allow filling in the questionnaires
  • Oncological disease

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.

Czechia1 site, 1 recruiting
  • University Hospital Ostrava

    Ostrava, Moravian-Silesian Region, 70852

    Jiří Hynčica, 0042059737 ext. 2587, jiri.hyncica@fno.cz

    Lucie Sikorová, Assoc.Prof.,PhDr.,Ph.D.

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About this study

Official title: The Effect of Chronic Pain and Its Treatment on Quality of Life, Disability, and Physical Activity

Chronic pain is pain whose duration usually exceeds a period of three months and standard treatment is ineffective. This pain brings many changes in physical and psychological functioning to the individual and can even lead to a reduction in the quality of life. The main goal of the project is to determine the impact of pain and treatment on the quality of life and patterns of physical activity in patients with chronic pain. Furthermore, evaluate specific changes in quality of life, disability, physical activity, BMI, and body composition after the application of therapeutic and educational measures. Another goal is to validate an assessment tool for assessing the activity patterns of patients with chronic pain. In the first phase, the Czech version of the Patterns of Activity Measures-Pain scale (POAM-P/CZ) will be validated to assess the activity patterns of individuals with chronic pain. Subsequently, a prospective observational study will be carried out with the aim of comparing differences in quality of life, disability, activity patterns, BMI (body composition), and psychosocial variables after the application of targeted treatment measures and educational interventions. The subjective assessment of pain will be supplemented by the assessment of the Analgesia Nociception Index. The results of the project can contribute to the development of effective long-term strategies for the optimization of educational programs to support the self-management of chronic pain and the specific focus of health care.

Read the detailed description

Chronic pain is defined as pain whose duration usually exceeds a period of three months and standard treatment is ineffective (exceeds the usual time frame of the duration of an acute illness or the expected time of healing of a pathological condition). This pain is harmful and brings many changes to the individual, it can lead to the devastation of the quality of life. One of the dominant secondary effects of chronic pain is a change in the way one performs activities of daily living. The most common changes in activity are avoidance of activities, overexertion, and modulation of the pace of activities. Determining activity patterns is a condition for subsequent targeted educational activities by the nurse. In the Czech Republic, however, there is no specific tool for evaluating movement activities in patients with chronic pain.

The goal of treatment and nursing care for a patient with chronic pain is to reduce pain intensity, achieve appropriate patterns of physical activity and sleep, and improve quality of life. A key step in treatment is the assessment of pain and its impact on functional status and the level of psychosocial relationships.

The main goal of the research is to determine the impact of pain and treatment on the quality of life and physical activity in patients with chronic pain. Other goals include validating the Patterns of Activity Measures-Pain Scale (POAM-P) questionnaire to assess patterns of daily activities of patients with chronic pain in the Czech Republic, to determine the relationship between chronic pain, quality of life, disability in daily activities, physical activity, BMI and mood disorders, compare differences in quality of life, disability, physical activity, BMI and mood disorders after using different therapeutic approaches and education, compare subjective pain assessment and Analgesia Nociception Index (ANI) assessment.

In the first phase of the study, a transcultural validation of the Czech language version of the POAM-P will be carried out according to published recommendations, followed by the creation of a questionnaire set including demographic characteristics, treatment interventions, assessment of the quality of life, disability, mood disorders, and pain intensity in the second phase. Subsequently, 150 patients with chronic pain will be subjected to a questionnaire survey and BMI measurement repeatedly after a minimum of 3 and 6 months during regular outpatient check-ups. The subjective assessment of pain will be supplemented by the assessment of the Analgesia Nociception Index.

Conditions
Chronic Pain
Being tested
Validation of the Questionnaire, Prospective quantitative study - questionnaire survey
Keywords
Pain, Chronic Pain, Health-Related Quality of Life, Physical Activity, Patterns of Activity, Psychological Status, Lower Back Pain
Medical subject headings
Chronic Pain, Pain, Motor Activity, Low Back Pain

What participants receive

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

  • Validation of the QuestionnaireOther

    Validation of the Czech version of the Patterns of Activity Measures-Pain scale (POAM-P/CZ)

  • Prospective quantitative study - questionnaire surveyOther

    A questionnaire survey will be carried out using the questionnaire set three times

Study groups in NCT05922007
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Validation studyA total of 150 patients with chronic pain (18-65 years) will be included in the validation of the Czech version of the Patterns of Activity Measures-Pain scale (POAM-P/CZ). The reliability and validity study will have a cross-sectional design.
Receives: Other: Validation of the Questionnaire
Prospective quantitative studyFor 150 patients with chronic pain aged 18-65 years, a questionnaire survey will be carried out using the questionnaire set three times, during the first regular check-up at the outpatient clinic and after at least 3 and 6 months, also during a regular check-up.
Receives: Other: Prospective quantitative study - questionnaire survey

What is being measured

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

  1. World Health Organization Quality of Life - BREF version (WHOQOL-BREF)

    Assessment of the World Health Organization Quality of Life - BREF. Assessment of the effect of pain and its treatment after 3 and 6 months of therapeutic and educational activities in 4 domains: physical health, experience, social relationships, environment and two separate items assessing overall quality of life and health satisfaction. A higher score indicates a higher quality of life.

    Measured: 24 months

  2. Oswestry Disability Index (ODI2.1a)

    Assessment of the Oswestry Disability Index. Assessment of the effect of pain and its treatment after 3 and 6 months of treatment and educational activities on physical disability (restriction of the ability to sit, stand, lift loads and walk), social handicap (social life, sex life - if relevant, travel, personal care), pain and sleep (10 items). The rating for each item is 0-5 points, maximum 50 points. The resulting score is evaluated as minimal disability, moderate disability, severe disability and paralysis.

    Measured: 24 months

  3. Patterns of Activity Measures-Pain scale

    Assessment of the Patterns of Activity Measures-Pain scale (POAM-P) after 3 and 6 months of treatment and educational activities. Assessment of the effect of pain and its treatment on physical activities (scores in three areas: Avoidance, Overdoing, and Pacing). Scores for each activity range from 0 to 40 for each behaviour pattern. A higher score indicates a more active individual.

    Measured: 24 months

  4. Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS)

    Assessment of the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale consists of two subscales. Each subscale has seven items. The HADS-A (anxiety) subscale measures anxiety symptoms and the HADS-D (depression) subscale measures depression symptoms. HADS-T (total) reflects the overall level of distress. Each item has four answer options, with a possible scoring of 0-3. The total number of points in each scale is 0-21 points. A value of 8 is considered as the cut-off point for mild depression/anxiety and a value of 11 for definite depression/anxiety (11 to 14 - moderate; 15 to 21 - high). The total HADS-T score, which ranges from 0 to 42 points, is also evaluated.

    Measured: 24 months

Secondary outcomes (5)
  1. International Physical Activity Questionnaire - Short Form (IPAQ - Short Form)

    Assessment of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire - Short Form. The International Physical Activity Questionnaire -Short Form measures free-living physical activity levels. The questionnaire is psychometrically tested and used as an instrument to measure physical activity over the previous seven days of participants. It includes 7 questions that distinguish individuals with high, medium and low physical activity.

    Measured: 24 months

  2. Patterns of Activity Measures-Pain scale (POAM-P/CZ)

    Trans-cultural validation Patterns of Activity Measures-Pain scale - Czech version (POAM-P/CZ). It consists of 30 questions (10 for each activity pattern: Avoidance, Overdoing, and Pacing). Scores for each activity range from 0 to 40 for each behaviour pattern. A higher score indicates a more active individual.

    Measured: 24 months

  3. Pain intensity rating (NRS 0-10)

    A numerical rating scale (NRS) requires the patient to rate their pain on a defined scale 0-10, where 0 is no pain and 10 is the worst pain. The NRS can be administered verbally or in a written format as needed for the patient.

    Measured: 24 months

  4. Pain map

    The pain map provides the most accurate information about where the patient is in pain. It shows the human body from all sides and some of its parts separately. The patient has the task of marking painful areas. The size of the ring should correspond to the real one area of pain. Colored pencils are used for clarification.

    Measured: 24 months

  5. Analgesia Nociception Index (ANI)

    Analgesia Nociception Index (ANI) is based on ECG data derived from two single-use ANI electrodes applied in V1 and V5 positions to the chest. The ANI is finally computed from a frequency domain-based analysis of the high frequency component of heart rate variability which also incorporates the respiration rate as a potential confounder. It is displayed as a score from 0-100 with low values reflecting low and high values high parasympathetic predominance in autonomic cardiac control.

    Measured: 24 months

Timeline

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

  1. First posted28 Jun 2023
  2. Study start1 Jul 2023
  3. Primary completionDec 2025 (estimated)
  4. Study completionDec 2026 (estimated)

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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
150 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT05922007
Sponsor's protocol ID
FNO-KARIM-Chronic Pain
Other IDs
11/RVO/FNOs/2023
Status last verified
Jul 2023
First submitted
15 Jun 2023
Last updated
17 Jul 2023
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No: There is no plan to make individual participant data available to other researchers.

Publications

  • Benaim C, Leger B, Vuistiner P, Luthi F. Validation of the French Version of the "Patterns of Activity Measure" in Patients with Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain. Pain Res Manag. 2017;2017:6570394. doi: 10.1155/2017/6570394. Epub 2017 Feb 1.

    PubMed 28255261
  • Cane D, Nielson WR, McCarthy M, Mazmanian D. Pain-related activity patterns: measurement, interrelationships, and associations with psychosocial functioning. Clin J Pain. 2013 May;29(5):435-42. doi: 10.1097/AJP.0b013e31825e452f.

    PubMed 23247000
  • Suygun ET, Celenay ST. Turkish Translation of the Patterns of Activity Measure-Pain in Patients with Chronic Low Back and Neck Pain: Validity and Reliability. Pain Manag Nurs. 2022 Apr;23(2):231-236. doi: 10.1016/j.pmn.2021.01.008. Epub 2021 Feb 23.

    PubMed 33637433

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Chronic Pain, run by University Hospital Ostrava at 1 site in Czechia.

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 5 inclusion and 2 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: looking for participants now, as of the sponsor's last update on 17 Jul 2023. 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 Czechia. 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?

This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

Contact Jiří Hynčica (0042059737 ext. 2587, jiri.hyncica@fno.cz), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

World Health Organization Quality of Life - BREF version (WHOQOL-BREF) (time frame: 24 months). The study lists 4 primary outcomes in all. 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 NCT05922007, which also lists 3 linked publications.

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 17 Jul 2023.

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