Cognitive Reserve on Pain Catastrophizing and Cognitive Function in Geriatric Patients With Chronic Pain

Ahram Canadian University

Status: Enrolling

Conditions: Chronic Pain

Treatments: Other: No intervention (cross-sectional study)

Study type: Observational

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT05933564

012/20265888

Details and patient eligibility

About

To investigate the association between cognitive reserve, pain catastrophizing, and cognitive function in geriatric patients with chronic pain, and to explore whether cognitive reserve moderates the relationship between pain catastrophizing and cognitive function.

Enrollment: 110 estimated patients

Sex: All

Ages: 65 to 85 years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• Aged 65 to 85 years
• Experiencing chronic pain (≥3 months) attributable to osteoarthritis or neuropathic conditions
• Able to read, write, and speak the language in which assessments are administered
• Willing and able to provide informed consent

Exclusion criteria

• Diagnosed with a neurodegenerative disorder (e.g., Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease)
• History of significant head injury, stroke, or brain tumor
• Current substance abuse or dependence
• Severe psychiatric illness (e.g., schizophrenia, bipolar disorder)
• Significant sensory or motor impairments that may interfere with the ability to complete assessments

Trial design

110 participants in 1 patient group

Chronic Pain Patients with Varying Cognitive Reserve

Description:

Community-dwelling adults aged 65-85 years with chronic pain (≥3 months) attributable to osteoarthritis or neuropathic conditions.

Treatment:

Other: No intervention (cross-sectional study)