Contextual PGD for Pain Management in Older Adults
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial aims to improve pain management for Veterans aged 65 and older who live with chronic pain. Researchers seek to determine how sharing personal health data, such as medication routines and home support, can help doctors create better care plans. Participants will share this information with their healthcare team either during their visit or at a later time. The goal is to determine if this data boosts patient satisfaction and adherence to treatment plans. Veterans dealing with ongoing pain who often rely on family or friends for daily help might be a good fit for this trial. As an unphased trial, this study offers Veterans a chance to contribute to innovative pain management strategies that could enhance their quality of life.
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications. It seems focused on understanding your pain management and care context rather than changing your medication.
What prior data suggests that this method is safe for pain management in older adults?
Research shows that using Contextual Patient Generated Data (PGHD) is generally safe for patients. PGHD involves collecting personal information about patients' daily lives and health management, helping doctors better understand a patient's situation. No reports of physical side effects exist because PGHD is not a drug or treatment; it is simply a method of gathering and sharing information.
Studies do not mention specific side effects because PGHD involves data collection, not medications or medical procedures. This simplicity makes participation easy, as it only requires sharing information about daily habits and routines.
Overall, PGHD is safe and enhances communication between patients and doctors, potentially leading to better pain management without direct health risks.12345Why are researchers excited about this trial?
Researchers are excited about Contextual Patient Generated Data for pain management in older adults because it offers a personalized approach that existing treatments like medications and physical therapy often lack. Unlike traditional treatments, this method involves patients contributing their own data about their pain experiences, which can lead to more tailored and effective pain management strategies. By integrating patient-generated data, healthcare providers can gain deeper insights into each individual's pain patterns, potentially leading to better outcomes. This innovative approach empowers patients and could transform how pain is understood and treated in older adults.
What evidence suggests that contextual patient generated data is effective for pain management in older adults?
Research has shown that using information from patients about their daily lives can greatly improve the management of chronic pain in older adults. In this trial, one group will contribute patient-generated health data (PGHD) available during study visits, while the control group may contribute PGHD available only to the provider in a subsequent visit. When patients share details about their everyday activities and support networks, doctors can create better care plans. This approach customizes treatments to fit each patient's specific needs, increasing satisfaction with care and adherence to plans. Early evidence suggests that including this kind of information in healthcare visits makes care more personal and effective, especially for managing pain. This method improves communication between patients and doctors, leading to better overall results.12467
Who Is on the Research Team?
Jorie Butler, PhD
Principal Investigator
VA Salt Lake City Health Care System, Salt Lake City, UT
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for Veterans aged 65 or older with chronic pain, their informal caregivers, and clinicians involved in their care. Participants must be within the Salt Lake City area. It's not suitable for Veterans who require a legal representative to consent.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Development and Usability Testing
Development of a prototype contextual PGHD profile display and evaluation of its usability through user-centered design sessions and simulation studies with clinicians.
Randomized Trial
Examine the impact of contextual PGHD profile displays on patient adherence, pain function, satisfaction, and shared decision making in a randomized trial.
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for adherence to the pain care plan and shared decision making outcomes.
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Contextual Patient Generated Data
Trial Overview
The study tests how sharing contextual patient-generated data (like daily routines and support levels) affects satisfaction with care plans and adherence among elderly patients with chronic pain when this information is available during medical visits.
How Is the Trial Designed?
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Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
This group will contribute PGHD and it will be available in the study visit.
This group may contribute PGHD but if so, it will not be available during a study visit, it will be available to the provider in a subsequent visit.
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
VA Office of Research and Development
Lead Sponsor
University of Utah
Collaborator
Citations
Contextual PGD for Pain Management in Older Adults
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Patient-Generated Health Data (PGHD) - PubMed Central - NIH
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Application of Patient-Generated Health Data Among Older ...
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IIR 19-265 – HSR Study - VA Health Systems Research
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Patient generated health data use in clinical practice
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