Online Chronic Pain Therapy for Adults

University of Manitoba

Status: Completed

Conditions: Chronic Pain

Treatments: Behavioral: Online ABBT for Chronic Pain in Military

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT01600248

H2012:078

Details and patient eligibility

About

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.

Full description

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.

Enrollment: 25 patients

Sex: All

Ages: 18+ years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

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

Trial design

Primary purpose: Treatment

Allocation: N/A

Interventional model: Single Group Assignment

Masking: None (Open label)

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25 participants in 1 patient group

Treatment arm

Other group

Description:

This is an open-label pilot study with no control group. Participants pre-treatment scores are compared to their post-treatment scores.

Treatment:

Behavioral: Online ABBT for Chronic Pain in Military