Feasibility and acceptability of remote administration of the cold pressor test.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Quantitative sensory testing is often used to investigate pain in the context of experimental and clinical research studies. However, many of the devices used for QST protocols are only available in resource rich environments, thereby inadvertently limiting the possible pool of participants. Development of remote protocols for appropriate QST measures has the potential to reduce barriers to participation in research.

Methods

Participants with insomnia and Crohn's disease were recruited as part of a clinical trial. We adapted a remote version of the cold pressor test for use during telehealth-based study assessments. Herein, we present data from the baseline assessments including an assessment of feasibility and acceptability of the task.

Results

100% of part

SUBMITTER: Salwen-Deremer JK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11368846 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature