NCT06283199 Comparing Reports Recorded by the Patients at the Time at Which They Feels Pain to What Patients Report at Monthly Visits to Assess Symptoms of Musculoskeletal Diseases.
| NCT ID | NCT06283199 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | Ente Ospedaliero Cantonale, Bellinzona |
| Condition | Musculoskeletal Pain |
| Study Type | OBSERVATIONAL |
| Enrollment | 1,500 participants |
| Start Date | 2021-04-06 |
| Primary Completion | 2027-12-31 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
This is an observational study. You will not receive an experimental treatment; researchers will collect data based on your existing condition or standard treatment.
This trial targets 1,500 participants in total. It began in 2021-04-06 with a primary completion date of 2027-12-31.
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Brief Summary
Patients will be introduced to the use of a mobile application for their smartphone to record the Ecological Momentary Assessment (EMA). This app will ask the patients to assess their pain and function two times daily for 2 months. After 1 month and at the end of the 2 months, follow-up visits will be performed and patients will be asked to retrospectively evaluate the pain that they suffered and the level of function they had during the last month.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Symptomatic patients * Patients able to give informed consent and to follow the protocol of the study (i.e. able to use a smartphone) * Patients \>18 years * BMI \<35 and \>18.5 * Patients with a smartphone with Android or iOS as operative systems Exclusion Criteria: * Patients unable to follow the protocol of the study (i.e. unable to use a smartphone, not owning a smartphone or unwilling to download or use the application) * Patients with a diagnosis of a musculoskeletal injury but without symptoms * Patients without a radiological examination confirming the diagnosis of musculoskeletal disease * Patients with planned surgery in the following 60 days * Pregnant or lactating woman * Patients with other diseases causing pain in the involved joint (e.g. rheumatoid arthritis or other rheumatologic diseases). * Surgical treatment in the last year and intra-articular injection in the last 6 months
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT06283199 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Musculoskeletal Pain. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT06283199 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT06283199 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at RicercaOrtopedia.ORL@eoc.ch for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT06283199 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Bologna, Italy, Lugano, Switzerland.
Who is sponsoring the NCT06283199 clinical trial?
NCT06283199 is sponsored by Ente Ospedaliero Cantonale, Bellinzona. The trial plans to enroll 1,500 participants.