Empowered Relief for Chronic Pain

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Travel: May Be Covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: Academic

Waitlist Available

Sponsor: Oregon Health and Science University

No Placebo Group

Approved in 4 Jurisdictions

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?The primary objective of this study is to examine a single-session, 2-hour group intervention provided to a population of transgender or gender-diverse patients with chronic pain prior to gender-affirming surgery, to determine if participants who receive the intervention have less pain-related distress compared to participants randomly assigned to the control group.

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for transgender or gender-diverse individuals with chronic pain lasting more than 3 months and a pain intensity of at least 4 on a scale of 0-10. Participants must be fluent in English, affiliated with the OHSU Transgender Health Program, and have had their initial consultation for gender-affirming surgery.

Inclusion Criteria

I am fluent in English.

I am part of the OHSU Transgender Health Program and had my first surgery consultation.

I have been in pain for more than 3 months.

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Participant Groups

The study tests if a single-session group intervention called Empowered Relief can reduce pain-related distress before gender-affirming surgery compared to standard care. Participants are randomly assigned to either the intervention or control group.

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: Pain Management ClassExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Pain Management Class Prior to Gender Affirming Surgery

Group II: SOC - No ClassActive Control1 Intervention

SOC for Gender Affirming Surgery

Empowered Relief is already approved in United States, European Union, Canada for the following indications:

🇺🇸 Approved in United States as Empowered Relief for: