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Psychology-based Intervention

HOPE Social Media Intervention for Chronic Pain

N/A
Waitlist Available
Research Sponsored by University of California, Los Angeles
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
≥ 18 years of age
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up up to 5 years
Awards & highlights
No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial uses social media to help people with chronic pain avoid abusing prescription drugs. It targets those who are at risk of drug misuse by providing online support and helpful strategies.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for adults over 18 who are patients within the UCLA health system, have been on opioid therapy between 3 and 12 months for chronic non-cancer pain. Only those referred by their physician can join.
What is being tested?
The HOPE intervention uses social media and psychology-based strategies to help reduce prescription drug abuse in individuals with chronic pain.
What are the potential side effects?
Since this is a behavioral intervention using social media, there are no direct medical side effects like you'd expect from medication or surgery.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below
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I am 18 years old or older.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~up to 5 years
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and up to 5 years for reporting.

Treatment Details

Awards & Highlights

No Placebo-Only Group
All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.

Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: interventionExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
behavioral intervention
Group II: controlActive Control1 Intervention
control

Research Highlights

Information in this section is not a recommendation. We encourage patients to speak with their healthcare team when evaluating any treatment decision.
Mechanism Of Action
Side Effect Profile
Prior Approvals
Other Research
Common treatments for chronic pain include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR), and interdisciplinary pain management. These treatments work by altering pain perception and improving coping strategies. CBT helps patients reframe negative thoughts and behaviors related to pain, while MBSR focuses on increasing awareness and acceptance of pain through meditation and mindfulness practices. Interdisciplinary pain management combines various therapeutic approaches to address the physical, emotional, and social aspects of pain. Understanding these mechanisms is crucial for chronic pain patients as it empowers them to actively participate in their treatment, potentially leading to better pain management and improved quality of life.
Can pain be managed through the Internet? A systematic review of randomized controlled trials.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of California, Los AngelesLead Sponsor
1,569 Previous Clinical Trials
10,314,238 Total Patients Enrolled
8 Trials studying Chronic Pain
13,915 Patients Enrolled for Chronic Pain

Media Library

HOPE Social Media Intervention (Psychology-based Intervention) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT02735785 — N/A
Chronic Pain Research Study Groups: intervention, control
Chronic Pain Clinical Trial 2023: HOPE Social Media Intervention Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT02735785 — N/A
HOPE Social Media Intervention (Psychology-based Intervention) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT02735785 — N/A
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