The effect of hospital-initiated and patient-initiated intensive follow-up on medication adherence in patients with chronic pain: a randomized controlled clinical trial.

Completed

• Conditions: chronische pijn; chronic pain

• Registration Number: NL-OMON40973
• Lead Sponsor: Sint Antonius Ziekenhuis

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Last Update Posted: 23 April 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: 120

Inclusion Criteria

- Diagnosed with chronic neuropathic pain (> 3 months) confirmed by DN4 questionnaire
- 18 years or older
- Able to complete an electronic questionnaire in the Dutch language at home

Exclusion Criteria

- patient does not have email access
- patient is treated by primary investigator

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
<p>Medication adherence after 11 weeks, assessed by a combination of selfreport<br /><br>and the Morisky Medication Adherence Scale (MMAS-8).</p><br>

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
<p>The effect of intensive hospital follow up or patient-initiated follow-up on:<br /><br>- Pain intensity (NRS)<br /><br>- Health perception (SF-36)<br /><br>- Patient satisfaction (1-10)<br /><br>- Health care costs</p><br>