Pain Prevalence in the Trauma Population

The incidence of pain in the post traumatic population is an area that has little to no investigation. This study seeks to determine the incidence and experience of pain in this vulnerable population at different time points - while in hospital, 4 weeks post injury, 3 months post injury.

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Key information

Conditions

Trauma Neurologic Manifestations Pain Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms Wounds and Injuries

Age range

16 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre

Toronto, Ontario, M4N 3M5, Canada

About this study

This pilot study will be a convenience sample from trauma inpatients at the Sunnybrook Campus. The purpose of the study is twofold: to investigate the prevalence of chronic pain that develops in the trauma population at Sunnybrook, and to see if neuropathic pain exists in this population, acute and/or chronically.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Over 16 years of age
ability to read / write in English
ability to complete an informed consent

Exclusion criteria

history of chronic pain
unable to give informed consent
unable to read / write English

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

Prevalence of pain at 3 months post traumatic injury.

Time frame: 3 months

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre

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Registry information

Official study title

Pain Prevalence in the Trauma Population at Sunnybrook Hospital

Important dates

Study start: 2007
Primary completion: 2008
Study completion: 2008
First posted: Nov 2, 2007
Registry last updated: Oct 13, 2016

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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