Painimation Mobile App

STUDY BASICS

Do you have chronic pain? Are you over the age of 18? If yes, you qualify to participate in a short research study to test a new pain assessment tool that uses abstract animations to help describe and measure pain. Research participation involves downloading an app on your mobile phone and answering a few questions on the app.

STUDY PURPOSE

We have developed an electronic pain assessment tool (called Painimation) that uses animations to measure pain type and intensity. We are seeking to test if this tool engages patients, improves communication of symptoms with providers, and leads to increased satisfaction with care.  

COULD THIS STUDY BE RIGHT FOR YOU?

• age 18 or older
• have chronic pain

WHAT PARTICIPANTS CAN EXPECT

This research lasts for one visit. The research procedures will take approximately 20 minutes.

• If you agree to participate, we will ask you questions on a device (e.g., computer tablet or mobile phone). We will show you animations on the device that you can use to describe the intensity of your pain. The animations can be increased or decreased in speed, color saturation, focus and size.