Text messaging support for chronic pain
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This study tests a text-message-based program called DockTales that may help you manage chronic pain. You would receive supportive messages and tips on your phone to see if they improve your pain and daily life.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 88 years old.
- You speak and understand English.
- You have had chronic pain for at least 3 months.
- You have a smartphone with texting capability.
- You do not have a history of severe mental health conditions, are not pregnant or breastfeeding, and do not have uncorrected hearing problems.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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