Emotional Awareness and Expression Therapy for Chronic Pain and Opioid Use Disorder
Emotional Awareness and Expression Therapy for Chronic Pain and Opioid Use Disorder - A Pilot Study
University of Michigan
30 participants
Jun 3, 2025
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
The study is intended to test whether a group-based Zoom behavioral treatment can help adults with chronic pain and opioid use disorder (OUD) learn effective strategies for reducing pain, disability and other problems that can come with these conditions (such as depression, anxiety, and difficulty managing emotions).
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Interventions
A validated, 8-week, group-based telehealth-based behavioral intervention for chronic pain. Session content will include pain neuroscience education, emotion-focused expressive writing, in-vivo emotional expression practices, self-compassion and forgiveness exercises, and assertive communication strategies. Participants will also be provided handouts and pre-recorded guided imagery and cognitive exercises that they can use to facilitate between-session practices.
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NCT06865560