Pelvic Pain Education and Skills Training for Women Veterans
Pelvic Pain, Distress, Emotional
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Pelvic Pain focused on measuring Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Women Veterans, Primary Care, Pain management
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Served in US Armed Forces Self-identify as female/woman Have a diagnosis of chronic pelvic pain (CPP) Endorse moderate to severe pain (worst pain score ≥ 4 on Numeric Rating Scale [NRS]) AND pain-related distress (score ≥ 80 on Pelvic Floor Distress Inventory [PFDI-20]) Be stable on mood and pain medication for four weeks and not scheduled for medical tests or procedures that might influence pain-related outcomes (e.g., surgical interventions, nerve block treatments) Exclusion Criteria: Cognitive impairment Uncontrolled bipolar or psychotic diagnosis Active suicidal or homicidal ideation Receiving concurrent psychotherapy or who have received Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) within the past year
Sites / Locations
- Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
No Intervention
Brief ACT with CPP Education Group
Enhanced Treatment as Usual
The Brief Acceptance and Commitment Training (ACT) with Chronic Pelvic Pain (CPP) education Group will attend weekly 90-minute sessions for up to six weeks to learn new ways to respond to their pain and engage in meaningful activities.
The enhanced treatment as usual (TAU) condition will receive a letter with CPP-specific treatment resources and encouraged to consult with their VHA primary care clinicians for additional education and treatment options.