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Behavioral Intervention
Evaluation of a Mind-body Based Application for the Treatment of Chronic/Persistent Pain.
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Waitlist Available
Led By Cynthia J Thomson, PhD
Research Sponsored by University of the Fraser Valley
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 6 and 12 weeks
Awards & highlights
No Placebo-Only Group
Summary
This trial is testing a mobile app that uses relaxation and meditation techniques to help people with chronic pain feel better. The app aims to reduce pain by calming the mind. Mindfulness meditation has shown to be effective in reducing pain in people with chronic pain.
Eligible Conditions
- Chronic Pain
- Migraine
- Chronic Pain Syndrome
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ 6 and 12 weeks
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~6 and 12 weeks
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Secondary study objectives
Change in Brief Pain Inventory-short form (BPI-SF)
Change in DASS-21 (Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale)
Change in PROMIS Pain Intensity short form
+5 moreAwards & 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: Mind-body mobile applicationExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Participants are asked to engage with a user-guided mobile application (app) that employs mind-based techniques that include: expressive writing, meditation, cognitive behavioural therapy, and pain education. The app also includes access to podcasts that focus on pain counselling and pain education.
Group II: ControlActive Control1 Intervention
Participants are asked to continue with usual care for pain treatments. They are asked not to start any new forms of treatment.
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Who is running the clinical trial?
University of the Fraser ValleyLead Sponsor
2 Previous Clinical Trials
63 Total Patients Enrolled
Cynthia J Thomson, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity of the Fraser Valley