Pain ManagementNCT06984042
Improving Pain Management in Nursing Homes: A Research Project to Enhance Care Practices
An observational study of Pain Management and Nursing Homes, run by Centre Hospitalier de Gonesse at 1 site in France.
Trial summary
This study aims to improve the way pain is managed in nursing homes. It focuses on training staff, creating better systems to track pain, and involving residents and their families in decision-making. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 60 years and older
- Conditions the study is for
- Pain Management, Nursing Homes, Elderly
- How many people
- 14 participants
- Where
- 1 siteFrance
- Study dates
- 20 Jul 2024to 20 Nov 2024
- 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 60 years and older
- All sexes
- Adult, Older adult
Study population: The study population will be selected from three main groups associated with nursing homes (EHPADs): Residents aged 60 years or older, who have been living in the EHPAD for at least 3 months and are experiencing chronic or acute pain requiring regular management. These residents must be capable of giving informed consent and willing to participate in semi-structured interviews. Family members or close relatives of residents, who are regularly involved in the resident's life and support, and who are willing and able to participate in interviews and discussions related to the study. Healthcare professionals working in the EHPAD, including registered nurses (IDE), nursing assistants (AS), care support staff (AVS), nurse managers, department heads, psychologists, and quality engineers. Participants must be directly involved in care or organizational activities, and available to take part in the full scope of the study.
Who may be able to join
- For residents:
- Aged 60 years or older
- Living in the nursing home (EHPAD) for at least 3 months
- Presence of chronic or acute pain requiring regular management
- Willing to participate in a semi-structured interview
- Provided informed and signed consent to participate in the study
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- For family members or close relatives:
- Family member or close relative who visits the resident regularly
- Actively involved in the resident's care or support
- Willing to participate in a semi-structured interview
- Provided informed consent to participate in the study
- For healthcare professionals:
- Registered nurses (RN), nursing assistants (NA), or support staff (AVS) involved in professional practice analysis groups
- Nurse managers, department heads, psychologists of the nursing home, or the hospital's quality engineer participating in semi-structured interviews
- Voluntary participation with informed and signed consent
- Available to participate in all stages of the project
Who cannot join
- For residents:
- Under 60 years of age
- Living in the nursing home for less than 3 months
- Absence of pain requiring regular management
- Cognitive impairment preventing participation in interviews
- Refusal or inability to participate in discussion and exchange sessions
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- Unwillingness to take part in a semi-structured interview
- Inability to provide informed and signed consent
- Resident in end-of-life care
- For family members or close relatives:
- Family member or relative with infrequent contact with the resident
- Refusal or inability to participate in discussion and exchange sessions
- Refusal to sign informed consent for participation
- Unwillingness to take part in a semi-structured interview
- For healthcare professionals:
- Refusal or inability to participate in group discussions or semi-structured interviews
- Refusal to sign informed consent for participation
- Temporary, freelance, or external professionals not part of the regular care team
- Professionals mandated or forced to participate in practice analysis groups
- Unavailable to participate in all stages of the project
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
This study aims to improve the way pain is managed in nursing homes. It focuses on training staff, creating better systems to track pain, and involving residents and their families in decision-making. The goal is to provide better, more personalized care for residents, making sure their pain is properly managed and that the staff is well-equipped to support them.
- Conditions
- Pain Management, Nursing Homes, Elderly, Pain, Health Care Quality, Access, and Evaluation, Patient-Centered Care
- Medical subject headings
- Agnosia, Pain
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Residents of EHPAD | 2 residents | |
| Family or close | 2 family members or close | |
| Healthcare professionals | 1 psychologist, 1 head of department, 1 health manager, 2 IDE, 2 AS, 2 AVS and 1 quality engineer. |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Proportion (%) of residents with regular documentation of pain assessment in the Electronic Health Record
Measured: Over a 4-month study period (from June to October 2024).
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted22 May 2025
- Study start20 Jul 2024
- Primary completion20 Nov 2024
- Study completion20 Nov 2024
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Pain ManagementStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- 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
- Prospective
- Enrolment
- 14 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier de Gonesse
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06984042
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 0084_GERIATRIE
- Status last verified
- May 2025
- First submitted
- 14 May 2025
- Last updated
- 22 May 2025
- Results posted
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 22 May 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Improving Pain Management in Nursing Homes: A Research Project to Enhance Care Practices
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06984042
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 0084_GERIATRIE
- Conditions
- Pain Management, Nursing Homes, Elderly, Pain, Health Care Quality, Access, and Evaluation, Patient-Centered Care
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 14 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier de GonesseUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 20 Jul 2024 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 20 Nov 2024 (actual)
- Study completion
- 20 Nov 2024 (actual)
- First posted
- 22 May 2025 (actual)
- 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.
This study aims to improve the way pain is managed in nursing homes. It focuses on training staff, creating better systems to track pain, and involving residents and their families in decision-making. The goal is to provide better, more personalized care for residents, making sure their pain is properly managed and that the staff is well-equipped to support them.
Study design
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Number of arms
- 3
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Residents of EHPAD | – | –2 residents |
| Family or close | – | –2 family members or close |
| Healthcare professionals | – | –1 psychologist, 1 head of department, 1 health manager, 2 IDE, 2 AS, 2 AVS and 1 quality engineer. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 60 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- The study population will be selected from three main groups associated with nursing homes (EHPADs): Residents aged 60 years or older, who have been living in the EHPAD for at least 3 months and are experiencing chronic or acute pain requiring regular management. These residents must be capable of giving informed consent and willing to participate in semi-structured interviews. Family members or close relatives of residents, who are regularly involved in the resident's life and support, and who are willing and able to participate in interviews and discussions related to the study. Healthcare professionals working in the EHPAD, including registered nurses (IDE), nursing assistants (AS), care support staff (AVS), nurse managers, department heads, psychologists, and quality engineers. Participants must be directly involved in care or organizational activities, and available to take part in the full scope of the study.
Key inclusion criteria (16 listed)
- Aged 60 years or older
- Living in the nursing home (EHPAD) for at least 3 months
- Presence of chronic or acute pain requiring regular management
- Willing to participate in a semi-structured interview
- Provided informed and signed consent to participate in the study
Key exclusion criteria (20 listed)
- Under 60 years of age
- Living in the nursing home for less than 3 months
- Absence of pain requiring regular management
- Cognitive impairment preventing participation in interviews
- Refusal or inability to participate in discussion and exchange sessions
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
Proportion (%) of residents with regular documentation of pain assessment in the Electronic Health Record
Time frame: Over a 4-month study period (from June to October 2024).
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 22 May 2025.
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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 Pain Management and Nursing Homes, run by Centre Hospitalier de Gonesse 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 16 inclusion and 20 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 22 May 2025. 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?
Proportion (%) of residents with regular documentation of pain assessment in the Electronic Health Record (time frame: Over a 4-month study period (from June to October 2024).). 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 22 May 2025.