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NCT Number: NCT03369392

PANDA-Regional Feasibility Study of a Smartphone Pain Management Application

Despite the numerous benefits of peripheral nerve blocks (PNBs) over general anesthesia (GA) in a variety of surgical procedures, PNBs can be associated with increased post-operative pain if pain medications are not taken correctly (titrated). Unfortunately, this is a common occurrence as patients often have difficulty titrating medications in the absence of direct medical care. PANDA, a smartphone-based postoperative pain management tool, is designed to address this issue by helping patients manage their pain medications. The purpose of this study is to demonstrate the feasibility of this application in patients who are discharged after receiving PNBs. The goal is to identify areas of improvement for the application itself. It is hypothesize that PANDA will be successful in supporting patients' postoperative pain management.

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Key information

Conditions

Postoperative Pain Anesthesia, Conduction Neurologic Manifestations Pain Pain, Postoperative Pathologic Processes Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Postoperative Complications Signs and Symptoms

Age range

19 year–75 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

St. Paul's Hospital

Vancouver, British Columbia, V6Z 1Y6, Canada

About this study

As above

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Undergoing ambulatory surgical procedures that require peripheral nerve blocks for which there is an anticipated post-surgical pain model
  • Planned post-discharge analgesic medications including non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, acetaminophen and/or opioids for at least 2 days
  • ASA I-III
  • Written informed consent
  • Have a smartphone device at their disposal

Exclusion criteria

  • Inability or refusal to provide informed consent
  • Presence of significant cognitive impairment, visual impairments, neurological injury, or psychomotor dysfunction that impairs ability to use the app
  • Inability to follow study instructions and complete questionnaires in English

Treatment and study plan

Panda application

Other

A smartphone-based postoperative pain management tool

Primary outcomes

  1. Feasibility of the PANDA application

    Time frame: 2-7 days post-operatively

    Measured by assessing the participants' compliance with the application in supporting ongoing pain assessments and analgesic administration.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Identify usability issues

    Time frame: 2-7 days post-operatively

    Assessed by having participants complete a Computer Systems Usability Questionnaire (CSUQ) and a brief phone interview

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of British Columbia

Other

Registry information

Official study title

The At-home Feasibility Evaluation of PANDA-Regional, a Smartphone Application Designed to Support Post-operative Pain Management in Patients Undergoing Peripheral Nerve Blocks

Important dates

Study start
2017
Primary completion
2019
Study completion
2019
First posted
Dec 12, 2017
Registry last updated
Apr 19, 2019

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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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