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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
University of Maryland, College Park
About
Eligibility
Locations
Arms
Outcomes
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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

18 Years - undefined (Adult, Older Adult)All SexesDoes not accept healthy volunteers

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

    First Posted
    July 10, 2012
    Last Updated
    May 25, 2023
    Sponsor
    University of Maryland, College Park
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    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

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