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Behavioral Intervention

Pain Reprocessing Therapy for Chronic Neck and Back Pain (ESPRIT Trial)

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Research Sponsored by University of Colorado, Denver

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

At least 6 months of back pain with last week average back pain at least 4/10

Be older than 18 years old

Must not have

Known vertebral/spinal fracture or tumor

Difficulty controlling bowel movements

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up baseline, post-treatment, and 4-months post-treatment

Awards & highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial is testing whether group therapy over video calls can help veterans with chronic back pain. The therapy aims to help patients see their pain differently. Previous research suggests this therapy may be helpful.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for veterans experiencing chronic neck or back pain. Participants should be able to attend therapy sessions via telehealth and must not have any conditions that would interfere with their ability to participate in psychological therapy.

What is being tested?

The study is testing Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT), a type of psychotherapy delivered through telehealth, designed to help patients view their chronic pain as non-threatening. There's no comparison group; all participants will receive PRT.

What are the potential side effects?

Since PRT is a form of psychotherapy focusing on changing thoughts about pain, it doesn't involve drugs or medical procedures, so traditional physical side effects are not expected.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below

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I have had back pain for at least 6 months, averaging at least 4 out of 10 in intensity.

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:

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I have a known fracture or tumor in my spine.

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I have trouble controlling my bowel movements.

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I have been diagnosed with severe heart disease recently.

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I haven't received disability or workers' comp for back pain in the last 2 years.

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I have lost more than 20 pounds in the last year without trying.

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I have not had back surgery in the last 2 years.

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I have been recently diagnosed with cancer.

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I have been diagnosed with a specific inflammatory disorder like rheumatoid arthritis or Lupus.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ baseline, post-treatment, and 4-months post-treatment

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~baseline, post-treatment, and 4-months post-treatment

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and baseline, post-treatment, and 4-months post-treatment for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary study objectives

PEG-3 Average Pain in last week

Awards & Highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.

Trial Design

1Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: Pain Reprocessing TherapyExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Participants will participate in once weekly telehealth group pain reprocessing therapy. Sessions will last approximately 1 hour in length. Group size will be approximately 10 individuals.

0 / 9Eligibility criteria met