Mental Processes for Rating Pain Intensity

February 11, 2025 updated by: Erin Dannecker, University of Missouri-Columbia

This new study builds on the principal investigator's earlier studies to improve communication about pain. The research team seeks to better understanding of the mental processes needed to rate pain.

Study Overview

Status

Enrolling by invitation

Conditions

Pain

Intervention / Treatment

Other: observational

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Estimated)

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

United States
- Missouri
  - Columbia, Missouri, United States, 65211
    - University of Missouri

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

Adult
Older Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Community sample

Description

General inclusion criteria:

18 years old or older;
visited a HCP for treatment of a painful musculoskeletal condition within previous year;
has usually felt, at least, "mild" musculoskeletal pain on most days of the last 3 months in multiple locations; and
has felt variable musculoskeletal pain intensity during the last 3 months.

General exclusion criteria:

past or current employment as a licensed healthcare provider;
diagnosed with a cardiac arrhythmia;
has a battery-powered implant in the neck, chest, abdomen, or spine (e.g., pacemaker);
diagnosed with a neurological condition that causes uncontrolled movement (e.g., Parkinsonism, epilepsy, etc.);
smokes cigarettes or vapes; (6) has abused substances during the last week; or
allergic to skin adhesives.

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure	Measure Description	Time Frame
pain intensity Time Frame: 3 weeks	Pain intensity is the severity or magnitude of perceived pain. The researchers will use a 0 ("no pain")-10("pain as bad as you can imagine") numeric rating scale.	3 weeks

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

University of Missouri-Columbia

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

November 11, 2024

Primary Completion (Estimated)

May 20, 2025

Study Completion (Estimated)

May 20, 2025

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

November 3, 2024

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

February 11, 2025

First Posted (Actual)

March 25, 2025

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)