N/A Completed N=40 Randomized Single-blind Treatment

Connected Health to Decrease Opioid Use in Patients With Chronic Pain

Postoperative Pain

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT04013529 ↗

Enrolled (actual)

Serious AEs

0.0%

Results posted

Oct 2021

Primary outcomePrimary: Activity Participation — 156.0; 135.8 score on a scale — p==0.90

Summary

The objective of this pilot study to evaluate if behavioral incentives applied at the VA Medical Center can appreciably increase participation in activities that promote mobility, and subsequently reduce pain severity and opioid use.

Outcome Measures

Outcome	Result	p-value
PRIMARY Activity Participation	156.0; 135.8	=0.90
PRIMARY Increased Mobility	4313; 4075	= 0.88
SECONDARY Daily Opioid Use	167.2; 31.9	< 0.17
SECONDARY Physical Function	25.4; 24.2	< 0.05 sig
SECONDARY Pain Severity	6.7; 6.8	= 0.81

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

Chronic non-malignant pain
High dose opioid therapy
Possession of activated cell phone with text messaging capabilities
Willingness to comply with study requirements

Exclusion Criteria

Pain of malignant origin
Sensory impairments precluding use of text messaging and activity tracker
Physical disability precluding improvements in physical activity

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Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT04013529). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication. Informational only — not medical advice.