The Thrive Study: Improving Multimodal Physical Function in Adults With Heterogenous Chronic Pain
Chronic Pain
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Chronic Pain focused on measuring Chronic Pain, Physical Function, Mindfulness
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Male and female outpatients, age 18 years or older Fluent in English Have nonmalignant chronic musculoskeletal pain for more than 3 months Able to perform a 6-minute walk test (6MWT) Owns a smartphone with Bluetooth 4.0 or computer Willingness and ability to participate in one of the 2 programs and to comply with the requirements of the study protocol. Free of concurrent psychotropic medication for at least 2 weeks prior to initiation of treatment, OR stable on current medication for a minimum of 6 weeks and willing to maintain a stable dose Low-level of activity (must meet 2/3 criteria; if difficult to assess, recruiter may ask participant to report their recent step data from their smartphone to better understand their activity level) Sitting for more than 8 hours/day per self-report Exercising for fewer than 3 days/week (30+min of exercise constitutes an "exercise day") per self-report Walking for fewer than 7 days/week (30+min of walking constitutes a "walking day") per self-report Exclusion Criteria: Diagnosed with a medical illness expected to worsen in the next 6 months (e.g., malignancy) Serious mental illness or instability for which hospitalization may be likely in the next 6 months Current active suicidal ideation reported on self-report Untreated and/or unstable schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or other psychotic disorder Current, active substance abuse or dependence, and current alcohol dependence within the past 6 months Practice of yoga, meditation, guided imagery or other mind body techniques that elicit the RR, once per week for >45 min 3 times/week within the last 3 months or less. Regular use of Fitbit DMD in the last 3 months Unable to walk/in a wheelchair Mild cognitive decline for participants 65+ only (Short Portable Mental Status Questionnaire; PMSQ 4 or more errors).
Sites / Locations
- Rush Medical Center
- Massachusetts General HospitalRecruiting
- Duke UniversityRecruiting
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Active Comparator
GetActive-Fitbit
Healthy Living for Pain
GetActive-Fitbit is an adaptation of the original GetActive-Fitbit program, a mind-body program for the unique needs of individuals with chronic musculoskeletal pain that incorporates activity skills to help individuals improve all aspects of physical function. The GetActive-Fitbit sessions address mind-body skills (e.g., mindfulness, deep breathing, self-compassion), walking skills (e.g., step goals, quota-based pacing), and skills to change thinking (e.g., identify unhelpful thoughts about pain and activity, challenging thoughts). The format is a 10-week program delivered in-person with weekly group sessions and home practice of skills and walking.
Healthy Living for Pain is an active intervention that will be dose, attention, and time matches to the GetActive-Fitbit program. Healthy Living for Pain is an adaptation of the Health Enhancement Program, developed by Dr. Vranceanu and colleagues from Stony Brook, with adjustments for patients with chronic musculoskeletal pain. The Healthy Living for Pain sessions provide educational information on chronic musculoskeletal pain, the role of sleep and nutrition, physical activity, healthcare management, medication use, and social connection. The format is a 10-week program delivered in-person with weekly group sessions and home practice journaling.