Brief Online Intervention for Chronic Pain
Primary Purpose
Chronic Pain
Status
Completed
Phase
Not Applicable
Locations
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
Self-compassion writing
Self-efficacy writing
Sponsored by
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Chronic Pain focused on measuring Chronic pain, Psychological adjustment, Writing, Brief intervention, Online, Internet interventions
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Diagnosed with chronic pain or a chronic pain condition or discussed pain management strategies (e.g., pain medication) with a doctor
- Experience pain on most days of the month for at least six months
- Able to read and write in English
Exclusion Criteria:
- Chronic pain directly caused by a terminal condition (e.g., stage 4 cancer)
Sites / Locations
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Arm Type
Experimental
Active Comparator
Arm Label
Self-compassion writing
Self-efficacy writing
Arm Description
Outcomes
Primary Outcome Measures
Change from Baseline in Self-Compassion Scale
Change from Baseline in Pain Self-Efficacy Scale
Secondary Outcome Measures
Change from Baseline in Pain Severity
Pain severity is measured on a 10-point rating scale.
Full Information
NCT ID
NCT01639196
First Posted
July 10, 2012
Last Updated
May 25, 2023
Sponsor
University of Maryland, College Park
1. Study Identification
Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT01639196
Brief Title
Brief Online Intervention for Chronic Pain
Official Title
The Expressive Writing Paradigm: A Study of Therapeutic Effectiveness for Chronic Pain
Study Type
Interventional
2. Study Status
Record Verification Date
May 2023
Overall Recruitment Status
Completed
Study Start Date
July 2012 (undefined)
Primary Completion Date
January 2013 (Actual)
Study Completion Date
January 2013 (Actual)
3. Sponsor/Collaborators
Responsible Party, by Official Title
Sponsor
Name of the Sponsor
University of Maryland, College Park
4. Oversight
Data Monitoring Committee
No
5. Study Description
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to explore the effects of writing about chronic pain on mental and physical health. The effectiveness of two different types of brief online writing interventions will be explored in individuals with chronic pain.
Detailed Description
Chronic pain is highly prevalent and costly, but often not treated effectively. Psychological interventions are needed as part of chronic pain treatment since the pain affects many aspects of an individual's life. In particular, brief psychological interventions that are easily accessible (i.e., online) could benefit many people with chronic pain. Writing interventions have been used in recent years to understand difficult experiences. Writing interventions have been found to help individuals explore distressing thoughts and feelings, such as those that are associated with pain.
6. Conditions and Keywords
Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Chronic Pain
Keywords
Chronic pain, Psychological adjustment, Writing, Brief intervention, Online, Internet interventions
7. Study Design
Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Not Applicable
Interventional Study Model
Parallel Assignment
Masking
Participant
Allocation
Randomized
Enrollment
93 (Actual)
8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions
Arm Title
Self-compassion writing
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Title
Self-efficacy writing
Arm Type
Active Comparator
Intervention Type
Other
Intervention Name(s)
Self-compassion writing
Intervention Description
Participants are instructed to write about their chronic pain in a way that elicits self-compassion for 20 minutes once a week for three consecutive weeks.
Intervention Type
Other
Intervention Name(s)
Self-efficacy writing
Intervention Description
Participants are instructed to write about their chronic pain in a way that elicits self-efficacy for 20 minutes once a week for three consecutive weeks.
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Change from Baseline in Self-Compassion Scale
Time Frame
Change from Baseline in Self-Compassion Scale at 4 weeks
Title
Change from Baseline in Pain Self-Efficacy Scale
Time Frame
Change from Baseline in Pain Self-Efficacy Scale at 4 weeks
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Change from Baseline in Pain Severity
Description
Pain severity is measured on a 10-point rating scale.
Time Frame
Change from Baseline in Pain Severity at 4 weeks
10. Eligibility
Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
18 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
Diagnosed with chronic pain or a chronic pain condition or discussed pain management strategies (e.g., pain medication) with a doctor
Experience pain on most days of the month for at least six months
Able to read and write in English
Exclusion Criteria:
Chronic pain directly caused by a terminal condition (e.g., stage 4 cancer)
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Mary Ann Hoffman, PhD
Organizational Affiliation
University of Maryland, College Park
Official's Role
Principal Investigator
12. IPD Sharing Statement
Learn more about this trial
Brief Online Intervention for Chronic Pain
We'll reach out to this number within 24 hrs