RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT05612750

Comparative Effectiveness of Online 8-session CBT vs. 1-Session Empowered Relief for Chronic Pain - The PROGRESS Study

Comparative Effectiveness of Online Cognitive Behavioral Therapy vs. An Online Single-Session Pain Relief Skills Class for Chronic Pain - The PROGRESS Study

Sponsor

Stanford University

Enrollment

1,650 participants

Start Date

Jan 1, 2023

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Pain, Chronic Lupus Pelvic Pain

Summary

The purpose of this study is to conduct a pragmatic clinical trial comparing the effectiveness of: (1) 8-week cognitive behavioral therapy for chronic pain (pain-CBT; sixteen hours total treatment time); and (2) a 1-session pain relief skills intervention for chronic pain (Empowered Relief; two hours total treatment time).

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

The PROGRESS study compares two online treatments for chronic pain. One is an 8-session online cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) programme. The other is a single-session class called Empowered Relief that teaches pain coping skills in just one hour. The goal is to find out which approach is more effective and accessible for people living with long-term pain. You may be eligible if: - You are 18 or older - You have chronic pain (pain occurring on at least half the days for 3 or more months) - Your average pain level is at least 3 out of 10 - You are able to follow study procedures You may NOT be eligible if: - You are unable to provide informed consent - You have cognitive difficulties or do not speak English well enough to participate in group treatment - You are currently experiencing active suicidal thoughts - You have received either of these study treatments in the past 3 months Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

A trained psychologist delivers 8 sessions of low-literacy CBT (the LAMP protocol) to groups of patients who were randomized to this treatment arm.

BEHAVIORALEmpowered Relief

A certified instructor delivers 1 session of pain relief skills intervention (Empowered Relief) to groups of patients who were randomized to this treatment arm.