Sensory Training for Chronic Pain

Overseen By Nicole Jehl, BS

Age: < 18

Sex: Any

Trial Phase: Academic

Sponsor: Stanford University

Disqualifiers: Neurological conditions, Severe affect disorders, others

No Placebo Group All trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

Compensation: Varies

Number of Visits: 1

Duration: 8 weeks

27 Participants Needed

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

The purpose of this study is to determine the feasibility and acceptability of gamified sensory rehabilitation training technology for children with chronic musculoskeletal pain.

Research Team

Laura Simons, PhD

Principal Investigator

Stanford University

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for children with chronic musculoskeletal pain, such as chronic regional pain syndrome. Participants must speak English but cannot have neurological conditions like seizures or cerebral palsy, severe mood disorders like major depression/anxiety, or skin diseases/allergies aggravated by sensor tape.

Inclusion Criteria

I have been diagnosed with chronic pain in my muscles or joints.

English speaking

Exclusion Criteria

I have severe depression or anxiety.

You have a skin condition or allergies that would get worse if you use sensor tape.

I have been diagnosed with a neurological condition like seizures or cerebral palsy.

Timeline

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Treatment

Participants engage in daily gamified sensory training using the TrainPain device at home

8 weeks

Weekly virtual check-ins

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment

4 weeks

1 visit (virtual)

Treatment Details

Interventions

• Flexible Attention Sensory Training

Trial Overview The study is testing a gamified sensory rehabilitation training technology to see if it's practical and well-received by kids suffering from long-term muscle and joint pain.

Participant Groups

Group I: Sensory Training Experimental Treatment 1 Intervention

Daily protocol - gamified sensory training

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Stanford University

Lead Sponsor

Trials

2,527

Recruited

17,430,000+