Actively Recruiting
Led by Linkoeping University · Updated on 2026-02-18
200
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
26 weeks
Total Duration
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Linkoeping University
Lead Sponsor
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Ostergotland County Council, Sweden
Collaborating Sponsor
Researchers are evaluating the Diet4painrelief app as a tool to support nutrition care for patients living with complex chronic non-malignant pain. The study aims to test the feasibility, usability, and satisfaction of this digital platform that combines a nutrition screening tool with a personalized behavior change program to improve diet in patients undergoing an Interdisciplinary Pain Rehabilitation Program (IPRP). The research includes patients who experience significant pain-related challenges that impact their daily lives and have not responded well to standard treatments. The study includes two groups: one receiving the standard 8-week IPRP delivered by a team including physicians, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and psychologists, and the other receiving the same program combined with nutrition care through the Diet4painrelief app. Nutrition care involves assessment of nutritional status, personalized dietary plans, and ongoing follow-up by a dietitian using the app. The platform offers features such as weekly notifications, self-monitoring, feedback on diet, and interactive modules based on international pain and nutrition guidelines adapted to Swedish culture. Participants will complete questionnaires assessing pain intensity, interference, dietary habits, psychological status, physical disability, and quality of life before, immediately after, and 12 months following the rehabilitation program. Blood samples will be collected at the same time points to analyze biomarkers related to metabolism and nutrition. The dietitian will monitor progress throughout the rehabilitation process, including before, during, and after the program, using the app's chat function. User experiences with the digital tool will be evaluated through interviews and questionnaires to assess usability and benefits.
CONDITIONS
Nutrition Care in Patients Living With Chronic Pain
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Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - 12 weeks
Participants undergo an 8-week group treatment phase including education, activity training, cognitive behavioral therapy, relaxation techniques, and physical exercise delivered by an interdisciplinary team, followed by a 4-week implementation period. Standardized questionnaires and assessments are completed before, immediately after, and at 12-month follow-up.
Multiple visits during the 12-week program
Duration - Approximately 12 weeks concurrent with rehabilitation
Participants receive personalized nutrition assessment and counseling through the Diet4painrelief app, including food diary or dietary recordings, individualized plans, and follow-up meetings before, during, and after the pain rehabilitation process.
3 to 4 meetings including app-based weekly interactions
Duration - 12 months after rehabilitation
Participants complete follow-up questionnaires, blood sample collections, and evaluations at 12 months after rehabilitation to assess long-term outcomes on pain, nutrition, and quality of life.
1 visit (in-person) for follow-up assessments
Total: 1 location
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Pain and Rehabilitation clinic
Linköping, Östergötland County, Sweden
Actively Recruiting
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Huan-Ji Dong, PhD, MD
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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Björn Gerdle, Peter Molander, Gunilla Stenberg...
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27887616