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ElderTree on smart system (ET- SS) for Chronic Pain

N/A
Waitlist Available
Led By David H. Gustafson, PhD
Research Sponsored by University of Wisconsin, Madison
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
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Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up baseline, 4 months, 8 months
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Study Summary

This trial will test whether adding Amazon's Echo smart speaker, with its voice-activated "Alexa" assistant, to ET can increase adoption and use of the intervention, and thereby improve its potential to widely enhance quality of life and health outcomes.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~baseline, 4 months, 8 months
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and baseline, 4 months, 8 months for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Change in PROMIS Short Form v1.0 - Ability to participate in social roles and activities 4a score
Change in PROMIS Short Form v1.0 - Depression 4a score
Change in PROMIS Short Form v1.0 - Pain interference 4a score
+1 more
Secondary outcome measures
Change in Late Life Function and Disability Instrument (FDI) Score
Change in Lorig Health Distress Scale
Change in NIH Toolbox Loneliness Survey scores
+9 more

Trial Design

3Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Placebo Group
Group I: ElderTree on smart system (ET- SS)Experimental Treatment1 Intervention
Participants will receive ElderTree on a smart system.
Group II: ElderTree on laptop (ET- LT)Experimental Treatment1 Intervention
Participants will receive ElderTree on a laptop.
Group III: Control groupPlacebo Group1 Intervention
Participants will receive treatment as usual (TAU).
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
ElderTree on smart system (ET- SS)
2021
N/A
~270
ElderTree on laptop (ET- LT)
2021
N/A
~270

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of Wisconsin, MadisonLead Sponsor
1,182 Previous Clinical Trials
3,167,118 Total Patients Enrolled
5 Trials studying Chronic Pain
53,305 Patients Enrolled for Chronic Pain
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)FED
399 Previous Clinical Trials
6,822,079 Total Patients Enrolled
5 Trials studying Chronic Pain
22,853 Patients Enrolled for Chronic Pain
David H. Gustafson, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorUW-Madison

Frequently Asked Questions

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What primary goals are investigators hoping to achieve with this medical trial?

"This experiment, monitored over a baseline period of 4 and 8 months respectively, seeks to observe the alteration in PROMIS Short Form v1.0 - Pain interference 4a score. Secondary objectives include gauging changes in NIH Toolbox Loneliness Survey scores, PROMIS Pain Intensity Item assessments, as well as Late Life Function and Disability Instrument (FDI) Score evaluations; each with their own unique metrics for measuring outcomes."

Answered by AI

Is this experiment currently enrolling volunteers?

"According to the data available on clinicaltrials.gov, this medicla trial is still looking for enrollees with the study being initially posted on July 29th 2021 and updated as recently as September 13th 2022."

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How many participants are being monitored as part of this research project?

"Indeed, the information on clinicaltrials.gov affirms that this trial is actively recruiting participants. It was initially uploaded to the site on July 29th 2021 and underwent its most recent update on September 13th 2022; it seeks a total of 291 test subjects from one location."

Answered by AI

Who else is applying?

What state do they live in?
Wisconsin
What site did they apply to?
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Met criteria

How responsive is this trial?

Typically responds via
Phone Call
Most responsive sites:
  1. University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health: < 48 hours
Average response time
  • < 2 Days
Recent research and studies
JMIR Research ProtocolsJournal
Using Smart Displays to Implement an Ehealth System for Older Adults with Multiple Chronic Conditions: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial
Gustafson, David H, Marie-Louise Mares, Darcie C Johnston, Gina Landucci, Klaren Pe-Romashko, Olivia J Vjorn, Yaxin Hu, et al.. 2022. “Using Smart Displays to Implement an Ehealth System for Older Adults with Multiple Chronic Conditions: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial”. JMIR Research Protocols. JMIR Publications Inc.. doi:10.2196/37522.
clinicaltrials.govStudy
ElderTree Smart System for Older Adults
2021. "ElderTree Smart System for Older Adults". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04798196.
~73 spots leftby Apr 2025
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