Pilot Testing A Theory-Driven Self-Management Intervention for Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain
Chronic Musculoskeletal PainThe proposed randomized control trial will evaluate auricular point acupressure (APA) treatment administered by the participant themselves with the use of a phone app on chronic musculoskeletal pain (CMP) outcomes. This study will randomly assign participants into three groups: (1) Self-guided mAPA (S-mAPA), (2) In-Person Training + mAPA (IP-mAPA), and (3) Usual Care Control (UC). EMA will be used to assess momentary pain outcomes and APA adherence. Data will be collected at pre- (T1), post-completion of intervention (T2), follow-ups at post 1M- (primary endpoint) (T3), 2M (T4), and 3M (secondary endpoint, long-term sustained effect) (T5) for a total of four assessments.
Use of Wearable Tech to Increase Physical Activity in Inpatient Rehabilitation for Patients With...
Chronic PainMusculoskeletal PainThe aim of this project is to evaluate whether use of wearable tech increases levels of physical activity in patients participating in inpatient rehabilitation for chronic pain.
Interdisciplinary Intervention Versus Brief Intervention for Patients With Musculoskeletal Pain...
Musculoskeletal DiseasesMusculoskeletal pain is very common in the normal population, and the reason for about 50 % of the long term sickness absence in Norway. Most of these patients have common, but troublesome subjective health complaints where pathological findings are absent or substantially less than expected compared to the reported intensity of the complaints. Psychosocial factors are important in the development of chronic complaints. In a large meta-analysis job satisfaction was found to be associated with mental health and subjective physical health. Individual factors are also important. Uncertainty related to the understanding of pain mechanisms, treatment strategies and management contribute to the problem. Among patients sicklisted for musculoskeletal complaints, low back pain is the largest diagnose group. Most of these patients also have many other complaints. Previous studies have shown that for low back pain patients a brief intervention at a spine clinic with examination, information, reassurance, and encouragement to engage in physical activity as normal as possible, had significant effect in reducing sick leave. Other studies have shown that multidisciplinary rehabilitation for chronic low back pain has effect on sick leave. A Danish study from Arbeidsmiljøinstituttet report that interdisciplinary treatment for patients sicklisted for musculoskeletal complaints, had effect on socio-economic costs, pain, and function. A treatment team consisting of various professionals is expensive, and in this study we will compare the simple, standardized brief intervention model with the more resource demanding interdisciplinary treatment for patients sicklisted for musculoskeletal complaints. Research question / hypothesis: An interdisciplinary treatment model for musculoskeletal complaints - is it beneficial for reducing sickness absence?
Low Dose Ketamine (LDK) Versus Morphine for Acute Pain Control in the Emergency Department
AbdomenAcute4 moreThe purpose of this study is to compare the safety and effectiveness of intravenous low dose ketamine (LDK) to the industry standard of morphine (MOR) in regards to controlling acute pain in the emergency department. Both LDK and morphine have side effects. The amount and character of these side effects will be compared. Additionally, the degree of sedation or agitation will be specifically measured. The aim of this current study is to make this comparison and shift the evidence for LDK use from the anecdotal to the scientific.
Topical Cannabis for Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain
Chronic PainMusculoskeletal Pain1 moreOur proposal objective is to evaluate if state-regulated topical CBD-based products relieve chronic musculoskeletal pain and/or absorb into the bloodstream.
Impacts of Physiotherapy Services in a Quebec Emergency Department
Musculoskeletal PainMusculoskeletal Diseases1 moreEmergency departments (ED) in several countries integrated physiotherapists in order to reduce wait times for patients with musculoskeletal disorders (MSKD). These initiatives have indeed reduced wait times, length of stay, time waited before seeing a professional and the prescription of unnecessary consultations and diagnostic tests. In Canada, such initiatives are marginal and their effects have not been studied. The objectives of the project are to evaluate the effects of physiotherapy management of patients with MSKD in ED compared to usual practice on clinical course of patients, use of services and resources, and waiting time and length of stay in ED. The hypothesis is that patients presenting with a MSKD to the ED with direct access to a physiotherapist will have better clinical outcomes and that use of services, waiting time, and length of stay are going to be inferior to those of the EP group.
Low Dose of Cannabidiol (CBD) to Treat Mild to Moderate Musculoskeletal Pain
Musculoskeletal PainThe purpose of the study is to evaluate whether Pure Green tablets is a better pain reliever for the treatment of mild to moderate musculoskeletal pain.
Lessons in Affect Regulation to Keep Stress and Pain UndeR Control (LARKSPUR R34)
Chronic PainMusculoskeletal PainChronic pain affects millions of Americans but integrative as well as conventional treatments fall short in terms of alleviating this pain. The investigators are testing a tailored online positive affect skills intervention through a high-quality, randomized controlled trial for people with chronic musculoskeletal pain. The proposed work holds promise as an effective, low cost, easily disseminated intervention to help people cope with chronic pain, decrease depression and distress that pose barriers to optimal adherence, and potentially boost the efficacy of integrative as well as conventional pain treatments.
Emotional Awareness and Expression Therapy (EAET) or Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) for Older...
Musculoskeletal PainA randomized clinical trial for Veterans age 50 years and older with chronic musculoskeletal pain in which Emotional Awareness and Expression Therapy (EAET) is compared against Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) to evaluate acceptability, feasibility, and efficacy of the two treatments on pain and other outcomes, as well as potential mediators of treatment response.
Effect of Yoga@Work Program
Musculoskeletal PainNeck Pain1 moreEmployees working in IT industry are prone to develop musculoskeletal pain,specifically back, neck and shoulder pain. This study evaluates the effectiveness of work-site yoga intervention, Yoga@work on neck and shoulder pain in IT employees.