Integrative Psychosocial Group Treatment
Chronic Pain, Opioid Misuse
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Chronic Pain focused on measuring Behavioral Intervention, Medication Adherence, Psychosocial Treatment
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- adults (≥18 years)
- chronic pain (3 months or longer)
- at risk for opioid misuse
Exclusion Criteria:
- non-English speaking
- cannot attend group sessions
Sites / Locations
- UPMC Pain Medicine Program
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Active Comparator
Experimental
Treatment as Usual
IPGT
Active Comparator: (n=15) Treatment as Usual The treatment as usual or control group refers to the standard of care that patients receive for their chronic pain which allows patients to discuss chronic pain with their providers at their discretion. Although highly variable, providers can recommend and prescribe pharmacologic, non-pharmacologic approaches for pain. This study will not interfere in any way with usual care. No additional treatment will be provided to participants allocated to the control group.
Experimental: IPGT (n=15) Integrated Psychosocial Group Treatment IPGT consists of 6 weekly group sessions of motivational interviewing and behavioral change, self-management, and pain education focused on appropriate adherence to treatment and resisting urges to misuse prescription medications. The intervention also entails an education session on knowledge pertaining to overdose education and naloxone distribution. Topics covered in IPGT include: Pacing and goal setting, negative thinking, coping with stress and anxiety, sleep enhancement techniques, managing set-backs, and chronic pain and your life.