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NCT Number: NCT01600248

Online Chronic Pain Therapy for Adults

This study will evaluate the usefulness of an online, self-directed treatment for chronic pain that has been designed specifically for individuals who are currently or have previously served in the military.

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Key information

Conditions

Chronic Pain Neurologic Manifestations Pain Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

OSI Clinic, Deer Lodge Centre

Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3J 0L3, Canada

About this study

This study will evaluate the efficacy of an eight-module, online, self-directed treatment for chronic pain using Acceptance-Based Behavioural Therapy (ABBT) as the treatment modality. The online modules are tailored to the unique issues of individuals with a military background. The modules will be delivered via the WebCAPSI Therapy program, an online, password-protected program that allows participants to anonymously progress through all modules at their own pace. ABBT modules cover the following: Introduction, Acceptance, Values, Cognitive Defusion, Mindfulness, Exercise/Pacing/Communication Skills, Self-as-Context, and Willingness. Modules encourage understanding of the information through audio files, military-specific vignettes, written materials, and homework exercises. Modules are designed to be completed in 60 minutes or less. Participants will have access to the online treatment for a three month period and will be encouraged to complete one module per week.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Chronic pain condition of duration 6 months or longer
  • Patient at OSI Clinic in Winnipeg
  • Access to a computer with internet at least once per week for 60 minutes

Exclusion criteria

  • Active psychosis
  • Actively suicidal
  • Unstable living conditions
  • Seriously impaired concentration
  • Inability to read and write in English

Treatment and study plan

Online ABBT for Chronic Pain in Military

Behavioral

Participants will complete an 8-module, self-paced, online program for chronic pain using Acceptance-Based Behavioural Therapy (ABBT) as the therapeutic modality.

Primary outcomes

  1. Change from baseline in McGill Pain Questionnaire - Short Form

    Time frame: 8 weeks

    A brief self-report questionnaire that measures sensory and affective components of clinical pain.

  2. Change from baseline in Chronic Pain Acceptance Questionnaire - Revised

    Time frame: 8 weeks

    A 20-item measure of acceptance of chronic pain with items scored from "0 = Never true" to "6 = Always true".

  3. Change from baseline in Pain Catastrophizing Scale

    Time frame: 8 weeks

    One of the most widely used instruments for measuring catastrophic thinking related to pain. A 13-item measure with items rated from "0 = Not at all" to "4 = All the time."

  4. Change from baseline in Tampa Scale for Kinesiophobia

    Time frame: 8 weeks

    A self-report measure of fear of movement and/or re-injury. 17 items rated from "1 = strongly disagree" to "4 = strongly agree"

  5. Change from baseline in Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index

    Time frame: 8 weeks

    A self-rated questionnaire which assesses sleep quality and disturbances over a 1-month time interval

Secondary outcomes

  1. Client Satisfaction Questionnaire

    Time frame: At completion of module, approximately 8 weeks

    An eight item questionnaire regarding client satisfaction with the treatment.

  2. Change from baseline in Beck Depression Inventory - Second Edition

    Time frame: 3 months

    A 21 item self-report measure of severity of depressive symptoms.

  3. Change from baseline in Beck Anxiety Inventory

    Time frame: 3 months

    A 21-item self-report measure assessing severity of symptoms of anxiety

  4. Change from baseline in PTSD Checklist - Military Version

    Time frame: 3 months

    A 17-item self-report measure assessing severity of PTSD symptoms related to stressful military experiences.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Manitoba

Other

Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2012
Primary completion
2015
Study completion
2015
First posted
May 17, 2012
Registry last updated
Aug 21, 2015

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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