Objective Measurement of Pain Using the Algometer

Completed

Conditions studied: Healthy

In brief

The development of tools for assessment and management of pain in newborns and children is a high priority and represents a significant unmet need. The inadequate treatment of pain and the overuse of analgesics can cause harmful consequences for neonates, infants, and children. To accomplish successful pain management in children one must first objectively assess pain. Thus, to address these critical issues with pain management, the Human Algometer and methods are under development by Drs. Julia Finkel and Zena Quezado, Pain Medicine Program (SZI) at Children's National Medical Center.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT02325284

Run by

Julia Finkel

People needed

20

Starts

2014-09-01

Expected to finish

2016-12-01

Last updated by the study team

2017-04-12

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 65. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• the subject 18-65 years of age.
• the subject is a healthy adult with significant ongoing medical conditions
• the subject is willing to remain at the research site for the duration of the study session.
• the subject is willing and able to provide written informed consent to study participation.

You may not qualify if…

• the subject has consumed alcohol within the last 12 hours prior to testing
• subject has pain at the time of testing anywhere in the body

Where it is running

• Children's National Medical Center — Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States

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