Wearable Tech for Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain

Targeted Realtime Assessment of Chronic Pain in Youth

Recruiting Observational Study
Chronic Pain Musculoskeletal Pain
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo. No Study Drug Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
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At a Glance
Age
14 – 24
Sex
Any
Study type
Observational
Participants needed
500 (estimated)
Sponsor
Stanford University · Other
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for young people with ongoing musculoskeletal pain. Participants will wear digital health devices to track their pain, sleep, and activity levels over time.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

You may be able to join if

  • I have musculoskeletal pain in one or more areas of my body.
  • My pain has lasted for more than 3 months.
  • My pain causes me significant distress or interferes with my daily life.

You may not be able to join if

  • I have significant cognitive impairment.
  • I was hospitalized in the past 30 days for something other than my pain.
  • I am currently undergoing treatment for cancer.
  • I only experience headache, orofacial, or visceral pain.
  • I am currently pregnant or think I might become pregnant in the next 3 months.

Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.

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About This Trial

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of using wearable digital health technology for continuous monitoring of physiological, sleep, and physical activity data in adolescents with chronic musculoskeletal (MSK) pain. This research aims to develop objective digital endpoints of the pain experience to improve diagnosis, prevention, and treatment outcomes.

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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * The patient has musculoskeletal pain in 1 or more anatomic regions. * Pain persists for \> 3 months. * Pain is associated with significant distress or life interference. Exclusion Criteria: * Significant cognitive impairment (e.g., unable to communicate) * Hospitalization in…
Contacts

Jeremy Giberson, MAS

650-723-5814

jgiberso@stanford.edu

CONTACT

Sahrish Masood, BHSc

sahrishm@stanford.edu

CONTACT