Chronic pain, menopause Signs and Symptoms
Conditions
Interventions
This study will collect data through three interviews - two semi-structured interviews with a life-mapping exercise, and one go-along interview - and participant observation.
Sponsors
University College London
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Cis-gender women (females at birth who self-identify as women) 2. Aged 45-69 years 3. Pain symptom onset age 40-55 years 4. Have had the final menstrual period (FMP) 5. English-speaking 6. Formal diagnosis of chronic pain (CP) 7. Able to understand the study processes
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Awaiting further investigations to confirm diagnosis 2. Significant comorbidities which may affect CP and perimenopause symptoms (e.g. cancer, diabetes, neuropathy) 3. Unable to comply with study processes 4. Lack of capacity to give consent
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Participant experiences measured using a semi-structured interview and life map at week 1 2. Participant experiences measured using a semi-structured interview at week 2 3. Participant experiences of activities and pain measured using a go-along interview at week 3 | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Participant experiences and contextual information measured using field notes from participant observation at weeks 1-3. A sub-sample of participants had measurements taken at additional monthly sessions over a period of 5 months. | — |
Countries
England, United Kingdom
Outcome results
None listed