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The Development of a Gamified Web-based Pain Management Program (GAP) for Community-dwelling Older Adults With Chronic Pain

NCT06387706 · Status: RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 4

Last updated 2024-10-02

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Summary

Pain Management in Older Adults: Pain significantly impacts the well-being of older adults, often leading to diminished physical abilities and a reduced quality of life. Despite this, pain management remains suboptimal, with concerns about medication side effects and a tendency to view pain as a natural aspect of aging. Consequently, many seniors are hesitant to use painkillers. As an alternative, non-pharmacological strategies such as educational programs, physical activity, massage, relaxation techniques, and music therapy are gaining traction.

Innovative Non-Drug Solutions: To improve participation in non-medication pain relief methods, we suggest incorporating gaming elements into these programs (GAP). Originating in digital media in 2008, gamification has since spread across various industries. It involves adding game-like elements to activities to boost engagement, experience, and motivation.

Project Goals: The aims of this initiative include creating a web-based Gamified Pain Management Program (GAP), engaging older adults with chronic pain in the development of GAP, and gathering their feedback on the program's effectiveness.

Conditions

  • Chronic Pain Syndrome

Interventions

OTHER

Gamified web-based pain management Program

Gamified Program Development: The project aims to create a Gamified web-based pain management Program (GAP) tailored for older adults with chronic pain, enhancing engagement through gaming elements. Inclusive Design Process: Older adults with chronic pain will actively participate in developing GAP, providing valuable feedback throughout the process. Pilot Study Design: A pre and post study design will be employed, with a small pilot group of 4 participants to offer diverse perspectives in the program's development. Educational Content \& Activities: GAP will feature interactive educational content on pain effects, medication, non-drug treatments, and exercises, delivered through a mobile-friendly web platform.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
NA
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
NONE
Model
SINGLE_GROUP

Eligibility

Min Age
60 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2023-12-01
Primary Completion
2025-07-30
Completion
2025-11-30

Countries

  • Hong Kong

Study Locations

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