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Empowered Relief for Chronic Pain

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Recruiting

Led By Beth Darnall, PhD

Research Sponsored by Stanford University

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

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

Must have

Chronic pain lasting at least 3 months

Chronic pain (pain that occurs on at least half of the days of 6 months or more)

Must not have

Non-English speaking

Cognitive impairment

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up 1 month

Awards & highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial will test a pain relief program called Empowered Relief (ER) that is delivered either in-person or online to groups of patients with chronic pain. The study aims to see if the online version

Who is the study for?

This trial is for Spanish-speaking adults over 18 years old who have chronic pain, meaning they've felt pain on most days for at least six months. Participants must understand English and be able to follow the study's procedures.

What is being tested?

The trial tests 'Empowered Relief,' a one-time online group session teaching pain relief skills by certified clinicians, against usual care. The effectiveness will be measured immediately after treatment, then two weeks and one month later through surveys.

What are the potential side effects?

Since 'Empowered Relief' is an educational intervention rather than a medication, it may not have typical drug side effects. However, participants might experience emotional discomfort or no improvement in their pain.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I have been experiencing pain for at least 3 months.

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I have experienced pain on most days for the last 6 months or more.

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I am 18 years old or older.

Exclusion Criteria

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

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I do not speak English.

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I have difficulty with memory or thinking clearly.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ 1 month

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~1 month

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 1 month for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

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

Primary study objectives

Class Attendance

Treatment appraisal

Secondary study objectives

Anger

Anxiety

Depression

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Other study objectives

Pain intensity, PROMIS anxiety, PROMIS depression,PROMIS physical function

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

Group I: Usual Care (waitlist)Experimental Treatment1 Intervention

Participants will continue their usual clinical care.

Group II: 1-Session pain relief skills class (online Spanish Empowered Relief)Experimental Treatment1 Intervention

Empowered Relief is a 2-hour one session pain relief skills intervention that is delivered to a group of patients by a Spanish-fluent certified instructor using a standardized treatment manual and electronic slide deck. Content includes completion of a pain survey, pain neuroscience education, information on pain and stress responses, experiential exercises, information on three core pain management skills, completion of a personalized plan for empowered relief, and receipt of a binaural app for daily use.

Treatment

First Studied

Drug Approval Stage

How many patients have taken this drug

Empowered Relief

2024

N/A

~100

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